CMU
Kundiawa
Papua New Guinea
12,252 km
7,613 miles
TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
Distance
12,252 km
7,613 mi / 6,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMU TLV
Airport Name Chimbu Airport Ben Gurion International Airport
IATA Code CMU TLV
ICAO Code AYCH LLBG
City Kundiawa Tel Aviv
Country Papua New Guinea Israel
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 4,974 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -6.020000, 144.970000 32.010000, 34.890000

Kundiawa (CMU) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chimbu Airport (CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 12,252 kilometers (7,613 miles / 6,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Israel. 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 09:55 in Kundiawa, it's 01:55 in Tel Aviv. With a 8-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 4,839 feet between the two airports. Ben Gurion International Airport sits lower than Chimbu Airport.

The return flight from Tel Aviv (TLV) to Kundiawa (CMU) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.