The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 16,229 kilometers (10,084 miles / 8,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

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 22:49 in Curitiba, it's 11:49 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 2,692 feet between the two airports. Mendi Airport sits higher than Afonso Pena Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mendi Airport (MDU) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 159° (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 Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) and Mendi Airport (MDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.