The flight distance from Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,840 kilometers (7,357 miles / 6,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:17 in Mendi Airport, it's 10:17 in Nairobi. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mendi Airport (MDU) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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