Airport Comparison
Mendi Airport (MDU) to Tunis (TUN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia is 14,197 kilometers (8,822 miles / 7,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.
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 Tunisia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 05:35 in Mendi Airport, it's 20:35 in Tunis. 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 5,658 feet between the two airports. Tunis Carthage 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 Tunis (TUN) to Mendi Airport (MDU) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.