GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
13,956 km
8,672 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,956 km
8,672 mi / 7,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GVA WBM
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code GVA WBM
ICAO Code LSGG AYWD
City Geneva N/A
Country Switzerland Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Zurich Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 1,411 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Geneva (GVA) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 13,956 kilometers (8,672 miles / 7,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Switzerland 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 08:20 in Geneva, it's 17:20 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 4,478 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 325° (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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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