The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 14,873 kilometers (9,242 miles / 8,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 18:43 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 09:43 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 5,615 feet between the two airports. Mendi Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mendi Airport (MDU) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Mendi Airport (MDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.