CTU
Chengdu
China
6,288 km
3,907 miles
NIS
Simberi Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
6,288 km
3,907 mi / 3,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
117°
east southeast

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CTU NIS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Simberi Airport
IATA Code CTU NIS
ICAO Code ZUUU AYSE
City Chengdu Simberi Island
Country China Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 1,625 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -2.660000, 152.000000

Chengdu (CTU) to Simberi Island (NIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Simberi Airport (NIS) in Simberi Island, Papua New Guinea is 6,288 kilometers (3,907 miles / 3,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 19:21 in Chengdu, it's 21:21 in Simberi Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,615 feet between the two airports. Simberi Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Simberi Island (NIS) 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 Simberi Airport (NIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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