The flight distance from Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 14,314 kilometers (8,894 miles / 7,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:13 in Mendi Airport, it's 05:13 in Santiago. With a 13-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 4,125 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Mendi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Mendi Airport (MDU) follows a heading of 226° (southwest). 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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.