GAR
Garaina
Papua New Guinea
14,625 km
9,088 miles
MIA
Miami
United States
Distance
14,625 km
9,088 mi / 7,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
62°
east northeast

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GAR MIA
Airport Name Garaina Airport Miami International Airport
IATA Code GAR MIA
ICAO Code AYGI KMIA
City Garaina Miami
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/New_York
Elevation 2,497 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -7.880000, 147.140000 25.800000, -80.290000

Garaina (GAR) to Miami (MIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garaina Airport (GAR) in Garaina, Papua New Guinea to Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States is 14,625 kilometers (9,088 miles / 7,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:09 in Garaina, it's 14:09 in Miami. 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 2,488 feet between the two airports. Miami International Airport sits lower than Garaina Airport.

The return flight from Miami (MIA) to Garaina (GAR) follows a heading of 283° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Garaina Airport (GAR) and Miami International Airport (MIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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