CTU
Chengdu
China
5,640 km
3,505 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,640 km
3,505 mi / 3,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CTU TFM
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code CTU TFM
ICAO Code ZUUU AYTE
City Chengdu Telefomin
Country China Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Chengdu (CTU) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 5,640 kilometers (3,505 miles / 3,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 23:20 in Chengdu, it's 01:20 in Telefomin.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,325 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 317° (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 Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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