ATL
Atlanta
United States
14,205 km
8,827 miles
MDU
Mendi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,205 km
8,827 mi / 7,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ATL MDU
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Mendi Airport
IATA Code ATL MDU
ICAO Code KATL AYMN
City Atlanta N/A
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 1,026 ft 5,680 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 -6.150000, 143.660000

Atlanta (ATL) to Mendi Airport (MDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 14,205 kilometers (8,827 miles / 7,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:12 in Atlanta, it's 19:12 in Mendi Airport. With a 15-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 4,654 feet between the two airports. Mendi Airport sits higher than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mendi Airport (MDU) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Mendi Airport (MDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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