HEL
Helsinki
Finland
12,109 km
7,524 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,109 km
7,524 mi / 6,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
67°
east northeast

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HEL WBM
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code HEL WBM
ICAO Code EFHK AYWD
City Helsinki N/A
Country Finland Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 179 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Helsinki (HEL) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 12,109 kilometers (7,524 miles / 6,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Finland 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 03:11 in Helsinki, it's 11:11 in Wapenamanda Airport. With a 8-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 5,710 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 333° (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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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