CTU
Chengdu
China
6,445 km
4,005 miles
PNP
Popondetta
Papua New Guinea
Distance
6,445 km
4,005 mi / 3,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
125°
southeast

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CTU PNP
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Girua Airport
IATA Code CTU PNP
ICAO Code ZUUU AYGR
City Chengdu Popondetta
Country China Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 1,625 ft 311 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -8.800000, 148.310000

Chengdu (CTU) to Popondetta (PNP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Girua Airport (PNP) in Popondetta, Papua New Guinea is 6,445 kilometers (4,005 miles / 3,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 22:44 in Chengdu, it's 00:44 in Popondetta.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,314 feet between the two airports. Girua Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Popondetta (PNP) 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 Girua Airport (PNP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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