OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
13,375 km
8,311 miles
PRG
Prague
Czech Republic
Distance
13,375 km
8,311 mi / 7,222 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
325°
northwest

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OPU PRG
Airport Name Balimo Airport Václav Havel Airport
IATA Code OPU PRG
ICAO Code AYBM LKPR
City Balimo Prague
Country Papua New Guinea Czech Republic
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Prague
Elevation 51 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates -8.050000, 142.930000 50.100000, 14.260000

Balimo (OPU) to Prague (PRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea to Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic is 13,375 kilometers (8,311 miles / 7,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Czech Republic. 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 03:48 in Balimo, it's 18:48 in Prague. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,196 feet between the two airports. Václav Havel Airport sits higher than Balimo Airport.

The return flight from Prague (PRG) to Balimo (OPU) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Václav Havel Airport (PRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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