HAM
Hamburg
Germany
13,295 km
8,261 miles
MDU
Mendi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,295 km
8,261 mi / 7,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
56°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

HAM MDU
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Mendi Airport
IATA Code HAM MDU
ICAO Code EDDH AYMN
City Hamburg N/A
Country Germany Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 53 ft 5,680 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -6.150000, 143.660000

Hamburg (HAM) to Mendi Airport (MDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 13,295 kilometers (8,261 miles / 7,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Germany 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 01:09 in Hamburg, it's 09:09 in Mendi Airport. With a 8-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 5,627 feet between the two airports. Mendi Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mendi Airport (MDU) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 330° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Mendi Airport (MDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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