MDU
Mendi Airport
Papua New Guinea
2,658 km
1,652 miles
OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
Distance
2,658 km
1,652 mi / 1,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
158°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MDU OOL
Airport Name Mendi Airport Gold Coast Airport
IATA Code MDU OOL
ICAO Code AYMN YBCG
City N/A Gold Coast
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5,680 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -6.150000, 143.660000 -28.160000, 153.500000

Mendi Airport (MDU) to Gold Coast (OOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 2,658 kilometers (1,652 miles / 1,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:11 in Mendi Airport, it's 13:11 in Gold Coast.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,659 feet between the two airports. Gold Coast Airport sits lower than Mendi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gold Coast (OOL) to Mendi Airport (MDU) follows a heading of 335° (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 Mendi Airport (MDU) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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