CTU
Chengdu
China
6,152 km
3,822 miles
KBM
Kabwum
Papua New Guinea
Distance
6,152 km
3,822 mi / 3,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
124°
southeast

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CTU KBM
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kabwum
IATA Code CTU KBM
ICAO Code ZUUU AYKB
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,450 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -6.160000, 147.190000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kabwum (KBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kabwum (KBM) in Kabwum, Papua New Guinea is 6,152 kilometers (3,822 miles / 3,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:29 in Chengdu, it's 00:29 in Kabwum.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,825 feet between the two airports. Kabwum sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Kabwum (KBM) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 314° (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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Kabwum (KBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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