AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,584 km
2,848 miles
CMU
Kundiawa
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,584 km
2,848 mi / 2,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
311°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

AKL CMU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Chimbu Airport
IATA Code AKL CMU
ICAO Code NZAA AYCH
City Auckland Kundiawa
Country New Zealand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 23 ft 4,974 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -6.020000, 144.970000

Auckland (AKL) to Kundiawa (CMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Chimbu Airport (CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea is 4,584 kilometers (2,848 miles / 2,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 New Zealand with Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:12 in Auckland, it's 08:12 in Kundiawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,951 feet between the two airports. Chimbu Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Kundiawa (CMU) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 143° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Chimbu Airport (CMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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