MDU
Mendi Airport
Papua New Guinea
13,510 km
8,395 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
13,510 km
8,395 mi / 7,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MDU STL
Airport Name Mendi Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code MDU STL
ICAO Code AYMN KSTL
City N/A St Louis
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Chicago
Elevation 5,680 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -6.150000, 143.660000 38.750000, -90.370000

Mendi Airport (MDU) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 13,510 kilometers (8,395 miles / 7,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 14:46 in Mendi Airport, it's 22:46 in St Louis. With a 16-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 5,063 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert 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 St Louis (STL) to Mendi Airport (MDU) follows a heading of 289° (west 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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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