CMU
Kundiawa
Papua New Guinea
3,171 km
1,970 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
3,171 km
1,970 mi / 1,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
169°
south

Airport Comparison

CMU SYD
Airport Name Chimbu Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code CMU SYD
ICAO Code AYCH YSSY
City Kundiawa Sydney
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Australia/Sydney
Elevation 4,974 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -6.020000, 144.970000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Kundiawa (CMU) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chimbu Airport (CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 3,171 kilometers (1,970 miles / 1,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:06 in Kundiawa, it's 02:06 in Sydney.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,953 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Chimbu Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Kundiawa (CMU) follows a heading of 347° (north 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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