CMU
Kundiawa
Papua New Guinea
5,966 km
3,707 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
5,966 km
3,707 mi / 3,222 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
315°
northwest

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CMU CTU
Airport Name Chimbu Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code CMU CTU
ICAO Code AYCH ZUUU
City Kundiawa Chengdu
Country Papua New Guinea China
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,974 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates -6.020000, 144.970000 30.580000, 103.950000

Kundiawa (CMU) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chimbu Airport (CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 5,966 kilometers (3,707 miles / 3,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:35 in Kundiawa, it's 00:35 in Chengdu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,349 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits lower than Chimbu Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Kundiawa (CMU) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chimbu Airport (CMU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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