CMU
Kundiawa
Papua New Guinea
13,424 km
8,341 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
13,424 km
8,341 mi / 7,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
321°
northwest

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CMU ZAG
Airport Name Chimbu Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code CMU ZAG
ICAO Code AYCH LDZA
City Kundiawa Zagreb
Country Papua New Guinea Croatia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 4,974 ft 353 ft
Coordinates -6.020000, 144.970000 45.740000, 16.070000

Kundiawa (CMU) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chimbu Airport (CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 13,424 kilometers (8,341 miles / 7,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Croatia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:01 in Kundiawa, it's 17:01 in Zagreb. With a 9-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 4,621 feet between the two airports. Zagreb Airport sits lower than Chimbu Airport.

The return flight from Zagreb (ZAG) to Kundiawa (CMU) follows a heading of 64° (east northeast). 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 Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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