The flight distance from Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States to Tapini Airport (TPI) in Tapini, Papua New Guinea is 14,664 kilometers (9,112 miles / 7,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 04:00 in Miami, it's 19:00 in Tapini. 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 3,091 feet between the two airports. Tapini Airport sits higher than Miami International Airport.

The return flight from Tapini (TPI) to Miami (MIA) follows a heading of 63° (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 Miami International Airport (MIA) and Tapini Airport (TPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.