Airport Comparison
| CNF | TPI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Tancredo Neves International Airport | Tapini Airport |
| IATA Code | CNF | TPI |
| ICAO Code | SBCF | AYTI |
| City | Belo Horizonte | Tapini |
| Country | Brazil | Papua New Guinea |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Elevation | 2,715 ft | 3,100 ft |
| Coordinates | -19.620000, -43.970000 | -8.360000, 146.990000 |
Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Tapini (TPI) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Tapini Airport (TPI) in Tapini, Papua New Guinea is 16,680 kilometers (10,365 miles / 9,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.
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 16:40 in Belo Horizonte, it's 05:40 in Tapini. 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.
The return flight from Tapini (TPI) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 159° (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 Tapini Airport (TPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.