FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
4,633 km
2,879 miles
MDU
Mendi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,633 km
2,879 mi / 2,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
160°
south southeast

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FUK MDU
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Mendi Airport
IATA Code FUK MDU
ICAO Code RJFF AYMN
City Fukuoka N/A
Country Japan Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 32 ft 5,680 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -6.150000, 143.660000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Mendi Airport (MDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 4,633 kilometers (2,879 miles / 2,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 08:27 in Fukuoka, it's 09:27 in Mendi Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,648 feet between the two airports. Mendi Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mendi Airport (MDU) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 343° (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 Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Mendi Airport (MDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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