MDU
Mendi Airport
Papua New Guinea
13,927 km
8,654 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
13,927 km
8,654 mi / 7,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
333°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

MDU STN
Airport Name Mendi Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code MDU STN
ICAO Code AYMN EGSS
City N/A London
Country Papua New Guinea United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/London
Elevation 5,680 ft 348 ft
Coordinates -6.150000, 143.660000 51.880000, 0.240000

Mendi Airport (MDU) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 13,927 kilometers (8,654 miles / 7,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:13 in Mendi Airport, it's 04:13 in London. With a 9-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 5,332 feet between the two airports. London Stansted Airport sits lower than Mendi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from London (STN) to Mendi Airport (MDU) follows a heading of 47° (northeast). 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 London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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