DUB
Dublin
Ireland
14,262 km
8,862 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,262 km
8,862 mi / 7,701 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
40°
northeast

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DUB OPU
Airport Name Dublin Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code DUB OPU
ICAO Code EIDW AYBM
City Dublin Balimo
Country Ireland Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Dublin Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 242 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 53.420000, -6.270000 -8.050000, 142.930000

Dublin (DUB) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dublin Airport (DUB) in Dublin, Ireland to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 14,262 kilometers (8,862 miles / 7,701 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ireland with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:40 in Dublin, it's 23:40 in Balimo. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Balimo (OPU) to Dublin (DUB) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dublin Airport (DUB) and Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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