LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
15,633 km
9,714 miles
MDU
Mendi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,633 km
9,714 mi / 8,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
92°
east

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Airport Comparison

LOS MDU
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Mendi Airport
IATA Code LOS MDU
ICAO Code DNMM AYMN
City Lagos N/A
Country Nigeria Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 135 ft 5,680 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -6.150000, 143.660000

Lagos (LOS) to Mendi Airport (MDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 15,633 kilometers (9,714 miles / 8,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:42 in Lagos, it's 12:42 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 5,545 feet between the two airports. Mendi Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mendi Airport (MDU) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 273° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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