MIA
Miami
United States
14,958 km
9,295 miles
TKW
Tekin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,958 km
9,295 mi / 8,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MIA TKW
Airport Name Miami International Airport Tekin Airport
IATA Code MIA TKW
ICAO Code KMIA AYTN
City Miami Tekin
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 9 ft 5,785 ft
Coordinates 25.800000, -80.290000 -5.240000, 142.170000

Miami (MIA) to Tekin (TKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States to Tekin Airport (TKW) in Tekin, Papua New Guinea is 14,958 kilometers (9,295 miles / 8,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:22 in Miami, it's 20:22 in Tekin. With a 15-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 5,776 feet between the two airports. Tekin Airport sits higher than Miami International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tekin (TKW) to Miami (MIA) follows a heading of 58° (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 Miami International Airport (MIA) and Tekin Airport (TKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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