KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
4,777 km
2,969 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,777 km
2,969 mi / 2,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
101°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KUL WBM
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code KUL WBM
ICAO Code WMKK AYWD
City Kuala Lumpur N/A
Country Malaysia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 69 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 4,777 kilometers (2,969 miles / 2,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.

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 Malaysia 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 14:54 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 16:54 in Wapenamanda Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,820 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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