Distance From Mendi Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, MDU - VVI Distance

The distance from Mendi Airport (MDU) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) is 9978 miles or 16058 kilometers or 8665 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Mendi ( Papua New Guinea ) to Santa Cruz ( Bolivia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mendi and Santa Cruz takes around 22 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mendi Airport, Mendi, Papua New Guinea to Viru Viru International Airport, Santa Cruz, Bolivia is 22 hours 56 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MDU - VVI

Kilometers		16058 km
Statute Miles		9978 miles
Nautical Miles		8665 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 56 minutes

Mendi Airport to Viru Viru International Airport Flight Route Map - MDU to VVI Flight Path

Location of Mendi Airport & Viru Viru International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Mendi to Santa Cruz nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Mendi, Papua New Guinea and Santa Cruz, Bolivia. .

Nonstop flight route between Mendi, Papua New Guinea and Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MDU - VVI

Time difference between Mendi (Papua New Guinea) and Santa Cruz (Bolivia) is 14 Hours.
Santa Cruz time is 14 Hours behind Mendi.

Location	Local Time
Mendi (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-19, 21:16:54 +10
Santa Cruz (Bolivia)	2026-03-19, 07:16:54 -04

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Mendi Airport (MDU / AYMN) Mendi, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Viru Viru International Airport (VVI / SLVR) Santa Cruz, Bolivia