LIM
Lima
Peru
15,075 km
9,367 miles
MDU
Mendi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,075 km
9,367 mi / 8,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Lima
Heading
248°
west southwest

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LIM MDU
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Mendi Airport
IATA Code LIM MDU
ICAO Code SPJC AYMN
City Lima N/A
Country Peru Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Lima Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 113 ft 5,680 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -6.150000, 143.660000

Lima (LIM) to Mendi Airport (MDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 15,075 kilometers (9,367 miles / 8,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Peru with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:07 in Lima, it's 13:07 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 5,567 feet between the two airports. Mendi Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mendi Airport (MDU) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) and Mendi Airport (MDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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