PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,329 km
4,554 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,329 km
4,554 mi / 3,957 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT WBM
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code PPT WBM
ICAO Code NTAA AYWD
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Papeete (PPT) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 7,329 kilometers (4,554 miles / 3,957 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia with Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:24 in Papeete, it's 13:24 in Wapenamanda Airport. With a 20-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 5,884 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 107° (east 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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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