MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
11,833 km
7,353 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,833 km
7,353 mi / 6,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MPM WBM
Airport Name Maputo Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code MPM WBM
ICAO Code FQMA AYWD
City Maputo N/A
Country Mozambique Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 145 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Maputo (MPM) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 11,833 kilometers (7,353 miles / 6,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Mozambique with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:54 in Maputo, it's 17:54 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 5,744 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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