CTU
Chengdu
China
5,741 km
3,567 miles
KRJ
Karawari Airstrip
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,741 km
3,567 mi / 3,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CTU KRJ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Karawari Airstrip
IATA Code CTU KRJ
ICAO Code ZUUU AYQA
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 1,625 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -4.600000, 143.520000

Chengdu (CTU) to Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) in Karawari Airstrip, Papua New Guinea is 5,741 kilometers (3,567 miles / 3,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 18:22 in Chengdu, it's 20:22 in Karawari Airstrip.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,555 feet between the two airports. Karawari Airstrip sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 316° (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 Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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