CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
17,030 km
10,582 miles
MDU
Mendi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
17,030 km
10,582 mi / 9,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CNF MDU
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Mendi Airport
IATA Code CNF MDU
ICAO Code SBCF AYMN
City Belo Horizonte N/A
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,715 ft 5,680 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 -6.150000, 143.660000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Mendi Airport (MDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 17,030 kilometers (10,582 miles / 9,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:22 in Belo Horizonte, it's 09:22 in Mendi Airport. With a 13-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 2,965 feet between the two airports. Mendi Airport sits higher than Tancredo Neves International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mendi Airport (MDU) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 164° (south 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 Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Mendi Airport (MDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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