CMU
Kundiawa
Papua New Guinea
7,204 km
4,476 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,204 km
4,476 mi / 3,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMU PPT
Airport Name Chimbu Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CMU PPT
ICAO Code AYCH NTAA
City Kundiawa Papeete
Country Papua New Guinea French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 4,974 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -6.020000, 144.970000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kundiawa (CMU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chimbu Airport (CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,204 kilometers (4,476 miles / 3,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:52 in Kundiawa, it's 01:52 in Papeete. With a 20-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 4,969 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Chimbu Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Kundiawa (CMU) follows a heading of 272° (west). 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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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