CMU
Kundiawa
Papua New Guinea
13,894 km
8,633 miles
FCO
Rome
Italy
Distance
13,894 km
8,633 mi / 7,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMU FCO
Airport Name Chimbu Airport Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport
IATA Code CMU FCO
ICAO Code AYCH LIRF
City Kundiawa Rome
Country Papua New Guinea Italy
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Rome
Elevation 4,974 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -6.020000, 144.970000 41.800000, 12.250000

Kundiawa (CMU) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chimbu Airport (CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 13,894 kilometers (8,633 miles / 7,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:00 in Kundiawa, it's 00:00 in Rome. With a 9-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 4,959 feet between the two airports. Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport sits lower than Chimbu Airport.

The return flight from Rome (FCO) to Kundiawa (CMU) 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 Chimbu Airport (CMU) and Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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