EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
13,762 km
8,551 miles
MDU
Mendi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,762 km
8,551 mi / 7,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
41°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

EDI MDU
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Mendi Airport
IATA Code EDI MDU
ICAO Code EGPH AYMN
City Edinburgh N/A
Country United Kingdom Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 135 ft 5,680 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -6.150000, 143.660000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Mendi Airport (MDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 13,762 kilometers (8,551 miles / 7,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Kingdom 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 00:22 in Edinburgh, it's 09:22 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 5,545 feet between the two airports. Mendi Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mendi Airport (MDU) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 338° (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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Mendi Airport (MDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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