EWR
Newark
United States
14,380 km
8,935 miles
WSU
Wasu
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,380 km
8,935 mi / 7,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
302°
west northwest

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EWR WSU
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Wasu Airport
IATA Code EWR WSU
ICAO Code KEWR AYWS
City Newark Wasu
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 17 ft 34 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 -5.960000, 147.200000

Newark (EWR) to Wasu (WSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Wasu Airport (WSU) in Wasu, Papua New Guinea is 14,380 kilometers (8,935 miles / 7,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 United States with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:42 in Newark, it's 02:42 in Wasu. With a 15-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 Wasu (WSU) to Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Wasu Airport (WSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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