Airport Comparison
| CMU | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chimbu Airport | John F Kennedy International Airport |
| IATA Code | CMU | JFK |
| ICAO Code | AYCH | KJFK |
| City | Kundiawa | New York |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | United States |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 4,974 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.020000, 144.970000 | 40.640000, -73.780000 |
Kundiawa (CMU) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chimbu Airport (CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 14,573 kilometers (9,055 miles / 7,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.
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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 20:40 in Kundiawa, it's 05:40 in New York. 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 4,961 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Chimbu Airport.
The return flight from New York (JFK) to Kundiawa (CMU) follows a heading of 304° (northwest). 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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.