CTU
Chengdu
China
6,147 km
3,820 miles
LAE
Nadzab
Papua New Guinea
Distance
6,147 km
3,820 mi / 3,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CTU LAE
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lae Nadzab Airport
IATA Code CTU LAE
ICAO Code ZUUU AYNZ
City Chengdu Nadzab
Country China Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 1,625 ft 239 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -6.570000, 146.730000

Chengdu (CTU) to Nadzab (LAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea is 6,147 kilometers (3,820 miles / 3,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 07:41 in Chengdu, it's 09:41 in Nadzab.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,386 feet between the two airports. Lae Nadzab Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Nadzab (LAE) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 315° (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 Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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