LAS
Las Vegas
United States
11,414 km
7,093 miles
MDU
Mendi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,414 km
7,093 mi / 6,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

LAS MDU
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Mendi Airport
IATA Code LAS MDU
ICAO Code KLAS AYMN
City Las Vegas N/A
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,181 ft 5,680 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 -6.150000, 143.660000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Mendi Airport (MDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 11,414 kilometers (7,093 miles / 6,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 15:00 in Las Vegas, it's 09:00 in Mendi Airport. With a 18-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 3,499 feet between the two airports. Mendi Airport sits higher than Harry Reid International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mendi Airport (MDU) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 54° (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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Mendi Airport (MDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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