JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
11,935 km
7,416 miles
WAO
Wabo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,935 km
7,416 mi / 6,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

JED WAO
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Wabo Airport
IATA Code JED WAO
ICAO Code OEJN AYWB
City Jeddah Wabo
Country Saudi Arabia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 48 ft 132 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -6.990000, 145.080000

Jeddah (JED) to Wabo (WAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Wabo Airport (WAO) in Wabo, Papua New Guinea is 11,935 kilometers (7,416 miles / 6,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 17:59 in Jeddah, it's 00:59 in Wabo. With a 7-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 Wabo (WAO) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Wabo Airport (WAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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