CTU
Chengdu
China
6,181 km
3,841 miles
KVG
Kavieng
Papua New Guinea
Distance
6,181 km
3,841 mi / 3,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
118°
east southeast

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CTU KVG
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kavieng Airport
IATA Code CTU KVG
ICAO Code ZUUU AYKV
City Chengdu Kavieng
Country China Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 1,625 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -2.580000, 150.810000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kavieng (KVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kavieng Airport (KVG) in Kavieng, Papua New Guinea is 6,181 kilometers (3,841 miles / 3,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 20:10 in Chengdu, it's 22:10 in Kavieng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,618 feet between the two airports. Kavieng Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Kavieng (KVG) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 310° (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 Kavieng Airport (KVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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