CMU
Kundiawa
Papua New Guinea
3,491 km
2,169 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
3,491 km
2,169 mi / 1,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMU MNL
Airport Name Chimbu Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code CMU MNL
ICAO Code AYCH RPLL
City Kundiawa Manila
Country Papua New Guinea Philippines
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Manila
Elevation 4,974 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -6.020000, 144.970000 14.510000, 121.020000

Kundiawa (CMU) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chimbu Airport (CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 3,491 kilometers (2,169 miles / 1,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with Philippines. 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 02:08 in Kundiawa, it's 00:08 in Manila.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,899 feet between the two airports. Ninoy Aquino International Airport sits lower than Chimbu Airport.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Kundiawa (CMU) follows a heading of 129° (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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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