CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
5,444 km
3,383 miles
MDU
Mendi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,444 km
3,383 mi / 2,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
177°
south

Airport Comparison

CTS MDU
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Mendi Airport
IATA Code CTS MDU
ICAO Code RJCC AYMN
City Chitose / Tomakomai N/A
Country Japan Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 82 ft 5,680 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -6.150000, 143.660000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Mendi Airport (MDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 5,444 kilometers (3,383 miles / 2,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan 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 13:33 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 14:33 in Mendi Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,598 feet between the two airports. Mendi Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mendi Airport (MDU) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 358° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Mendi Airport (MDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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