MCO
Orlando
United States
14,341 km
8,911 miles
WSU
Wasu
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,341 km
8,911 mi / 7,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
287°
west northwest

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MCO WSU
Airport Name Orlando International Airport Wasu Airport
IATA Code MCO WSU
ICAO Code KMCO AYWS
City Orlando Wasu
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 96 ft 34 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, -81.310000 -5.960000, 147.200000

Orlando (MCO) to Wasu (WSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States to Wasu Airport (WSU) in Wasu, Papua New Guinea is 14,341 kilometers (8,911 miles / 7,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:13 in Orlando, it's 19:13 in Wasu. 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.

The return flight from Wasu (WSU) to Orlando (MCO) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Wasu Airport (WSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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