CTU
Chengdu
China
5,418 km
3,367 miles
VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,418 km
3,367 mi / 2,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
126°
southeast

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CTU VAI
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Vanimo Airport
IATA Code CTU VAI
ICAO Code ZUUU AYVN
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 1,625 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -2.700000, 141.300000

Chengdu (CTU) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 5,418 kilometers (3,367 miles / 2,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 19:15 in Chengdu, it's 21:15 in Vanimo Airport.

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

The return flight from Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 316° (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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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