Airport Comparison
Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 17,467 kilometers (10,854 miles / 9,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.
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 15:11 in Belo Horizonte, it's 04:11 in Vanimo Airport. 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 2,705 feet between the two airports. Vanimo Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.
The return flight from Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 167° (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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.