MCO
Orlando
United States
14,803 km
9,198 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,803 km
9,198 mi / 7,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
292°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

MCO TFM
Airport Name Orlando International Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code MCO TFM
ICAO Code KMCO AYTE
City Orlando Telefomin
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 96 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, -81.310000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Orlando (MCO) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 14,803 kilometers (9,198 miles / 7,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 06:56 in Orlando, it's 20:56 in Telefomin. With a 14-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 4,854 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Orlando International Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) to Orlando (MCO) follows a heading of 55° (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 Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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