CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
16,680 km
10,365 miles
TPI
Tapini
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,680 km
10,365 mi / 9,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
202°
south southwest

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.

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