CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
13,175 km
8,187 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,175 km
8,187 mi / 7,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
59°
east northeast

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CPH OPU
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code CPH OPU
ICAO Code EKCH AYBM
City Copenhagen Balimo
Country Denmark Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 17 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -8.050000, 142.930000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 13,175 kilometers (8,187 miles / 7,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Denmark with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:54 in Copenhagen, it's 07:54 in Balimo. 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.

The return flight from Balimo (OPU) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 331° (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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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