MDU
Mendi Airport
Papua New Guinea
10,814 km
6,719 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
10,814 km
6,719 mi / 5,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MDU SEA
Airport Name Mendi Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code MDU SEA
ICAO Code AYMN KSEA
City N/A Seattle
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,680 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -6.150000, 143.660000 47.450000, -122.310000

Mendi Airport (MDU) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 10,814 kilometers (6,719 miles / 5,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:28 in Mendi Airport, it's 01:28 in Seattle. With a 18-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 5,248 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma 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 Seattle (SEA) to Mendi Airport (MDU) follows a heading of 269° (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 Mendi Airport (MDU) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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