OTP
Bucharest
Romania
12,627 km
7,846 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,627 km
7,846 mi / 6,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

OTP WBM
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code OTP WBM
ICAO Code LROP AYWD
City Bucharest N/A
Country Romania Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 314 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Bucharest (OTP) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 12,627 kilometers (7,846 miles / 6,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:43 in Bucharest, it's 00:43 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 5,575 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Henri Coanda International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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