DUS
Dusseldorf
Germany
13,763 km
8,552 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,763 km
8,552 mi / 7,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
56°
northeast

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DUS OPU
Airport Name Dusseldorf International Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code DUS OPU
ICAO Code EDDL AYBM
City Dusseldorf Balimo
Country Germany Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 147 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 51.290000, 6.770000 -8.050000, 142.930000

Dusseldorf (DUS) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) in Dusseldorf, Germany to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 13,763 kilometers (8,552 miles / 7,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Germany 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 20:40 in Dusseldorf, it's 05:40 in Balimo. With a 9-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 Dusseldorf (DUS) follows a heading of 329° (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 Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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