CMU
Kundiawa
Papua New Guinea
14,736 km
9,156 miles
MIA
Miami
United States
Distance
14,736 km
9,156 mi / 7,957 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CMU MIA
Airport Name Chimbu Airport Miami International Airport
IATA Code CMU MIA
ICAO Code AYCH KMIA
City Kundiawa Miami
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/New_York
Elevation 4,974 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -6.020000, 144.970000 25.800000, -80.290000

Kundiawa (CMU) to Miami (MIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chimbu Airport (CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea to Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States is 14,736 kilometers (9,156 miles / 7,957 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 19:18 in Kundiawa, it's 04:18 in Miami. 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 4,965 feet between the two airports. Miami International Airport sits lower than Chimbu Airport.

The return flight from Miami (MIA) to Kundiawa (CMU) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Miami International Airport (MIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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