The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 11,119 kilometers (6,909 miles / 6,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 23:44 in Los Angeles, it's 16:44 in Mendi Airport. With a 17-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 5,552 feet between the two airports. Mendi Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mendi Airport (MDU) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 57° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Mendi Airport (MDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.