TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
12,130 km
7,537 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,130 km
7,537 mi / 6,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Jerusalem
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

TLV WBM
Airport Name Ben Gurion International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code TLV WBM
ICAO Code LLBG AYWD
City Tel Aviv N/A
Country Israel Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Jerusalem Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 135 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 32.010000, 34.890000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Tel Aviv (TLV) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 12,130 kilometers (7,537 miles / 6,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:38 in Tel Aviv, it's 13:38 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 5,754 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Ben Gurion International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Tel Aviv (TLV) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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