CTU
Chengdu
China
5,976 km
3,713 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,976 km
3,713 mi / 3,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
129°
southeast

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CTU OPU
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code CTU OPU
ICAO Code ZUUU AYBM
City Chengdu Balimo
Country China Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 1,625 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -8.050000, 142.930000

Chengdu (CTU) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 5,976 kilometers (3,713 miles / 3,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 21:48 in Chengdu, it's 23:48 in Balimo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,574 feet between the two airports. Balimo Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Balimo (OPU) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 318° (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 Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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