KIE
Kieta
Papua New Guinea
13,702 km
8,514 miles
MIA
Miami
United States
Distance
13,702 km
8,514 mi / 7,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Bougainville
Heading
63°
east northeast

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KIE MIA
Airport Name Aropa Airport Miami International Airport
IATA Code KIE MIA
ICAO Code AYIQ KMIA
City Kieta Miami
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Bougainville America/New_York
Elevation 10 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -6.300000, 155.730000 25.800000, -80.290000

Kieta (KIE) to Miami (MIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aropa Airport (KIE) in Kieta, Papua New Guinea to Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States is 13,702 kilometers (8,514 miles / 7,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 18:20 in Kieta, it's 02:20 in Miami. With a 16-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 Miami (MIA) to Kieta (KIE) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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