FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
13,568 km
8,431 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,568 km
8,431 mi / 7,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
56°
northeast

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FRA WBM
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code FRA WBM
ICAO Code EDDF AYWD
City Frankfurt am Main N/A
Country Germany Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 364 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 13,568 kilometers (8,431 miles / 7,326 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 10:41 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 19:41 in Wapenamanda Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,525 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Frankfurt am Main International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 328° (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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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