LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
15,473 km
9,615 miles
MDU
Mendi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,473 km
9,615 mi / 8,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
44°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

LIS MDU
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Mendi Airport
IATA Code LIS MDU
ICAO Code LPPT AYMN
City Lisbon N/A
Country Portugal Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 374 ft 5,680 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -6.150000, 143.660000

Lisbon (LIS) to Mendi Airport (MDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 15,473 kilometers (9,615 miles / 8,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Portugal 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 07:08 in Lisbon, it's 16:08 in Mendi Airport. With a 9-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 5,306 feet between the two airports. Mendi Airport sits higher than Lisbon Portela Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mendi Airport (MDU) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 327° (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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Mendi Airport (MDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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