CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
17,195 km
10,685 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
17,195 km
10,685 mi / 9,285 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CNF TFM
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code CNF TFM
ICAO Code SBCF AYTE
City Belo Horizonte Telefomin
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,715 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 17,195 kilometers (10,685 miles / 9,285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:53 in Belo Horizonte, it's 06:53 in Telefomin. With a 13-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 2,235 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 168° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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