AMM
Amman
Jordan
12,036 km
7,479 miles
MDU
Mendi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,036 km
7,479 mi / 6,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Amman
Heading
86°
east

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AMM MDU
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Mendi Airport
IATA Code AMM MDU
ICAO Code OJAI AYMN
City Amman N/A
Country Jordan Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Amman Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,395 ft 5,680 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 -6.150000, 143.660000

Amman (AMM) to Mendi Airport (MDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 12,036 kilometers (7,479 miles / 6,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Jordan 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 Amman, it's 12:38 in Mendi Airport. With a 7-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 3,285 feet between the two airports. Mendi Airport sits higher than Queen Alia International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mendi Airport (MDU) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 301° (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 Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Mendi Airport (MDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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