OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
12,980 km
8,065 miles
OSL
Oslo
Norway
Distance
12,980 km
8,065 mi / 7,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
335°
north northwest

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OPU OSL
Airport Name Balimo Airport Oslo Gardermoen Airport
IATA Code OPU OSL
ICAO Code AYBM ENGM
City Balimo Oslo
Country Papua New Guinea Norway
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Oslo
Elevation 51 ft 681 ft
Coordinates -8.050000, 142.930000 60.190000, 11.100000

Balimo (OPU) to Oslo (OSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) in Oslo, Norway is 12,980 kilometers (8,065 miles / 7,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:57 in Balimo, it's 17:57 in Oslo. With a 9-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 Oslo (OSL) to Balimo (OPU) follows a heading of 56° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Balimo Airport (OPU) and Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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