ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
12,532 km
7,787 miles
MDU
Mendi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,532 km
7,787 mi / 6,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ARN MDU
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Mendi Airport
IATA Code ARN MDU
ICAO Code ESSA AYMN
City Stockholm N/A
Country Sweden Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 137 ft 5,680 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -6.150000, 143.660000

Stockholm (ARN) to Mendi Airport (MDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 12,532 kilometers (7,787 miles / 6,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Sweden 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 01:38 in Stockholm, it's 10:38 in Mendi Airport. 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 5,543 feet between the two airports. Mendi Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mendi Airport (MDU) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Mendi Airport (MDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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