FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
4,586 km
2,850 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,586 km
2,850 mi / 2,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
159°
south southeast

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FUK WBM
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code FUK WBM
ICAO Code RJFF AYWD
City Fukuoka N/A
Country Japan Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 32 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 4,586 kilometers (2,850 miles / 2,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:56 in Fukuoka, it's 03:56 in Wapenamanda Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,857 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 343° (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 Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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