Airport Comparison
| MVD | WBM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport | Wapenamanda Airport |
| IATA Code | MVD | WBM |
| ICAO Code | SUMU | AYWD |
| City | Montevideo | N/A |
| Country | Uruguay | Papua New Guinea |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Elevation | 105 ft | 5,889 ft |
| Coordinates | -34.840000, -56.030000 | -5.640000, 143.900000 |
Montevideo (MVD) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 15,053 kilometers (9,353 miles / 8,128 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.
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 Uruguay with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 05:17 in Montevideo, it's 18:17 in Wapenamanda Airport. With a 13-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 5,784 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 157° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.