MIA
Miami
United States
14,886 km
9,250 miles
VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,886 km
9,250 mi / 8,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
293°
west northwest

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MIA VAI
Airport Name Miami International Airport Vanimo Airport
IATA Code MIA VAI
ICAO Code KMIA AYVN
City Miami N/A
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 9 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 25.800000, -80.290000 -2.700000, 141.300000

Miami (MIA) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 14,886 kilometers (9,250 miles / 8,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 03:27 in Miami, it's 18:27 in Vanimo Airport. 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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Miami (MIA) follows a heading of 56° (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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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