BRU
Brussels
Belgium
13,835 km
8,597 miles
CMU
Kundiawa
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,835 km
8,597 mi / 7,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
50°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

BRU CMU
Airport Name Brussels Airport Chimbu Airport
IATA Code BRU CMU
ICAO Code EBBR AYCH
City Brussels Kundiawa
Country Belgium Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 184 ft 4,974 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -6.020000, 144.970000

Brussels (BRU) to Kundiawa (CMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Chimbu Airport (CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea is 13,835 kilometers (8,597 miles / 7,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Belgium with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:57 in Brussels, it's 13:57 in Kundiawa. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,790 feet between the two airports. Chimbu Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Kundiawa (CMU) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Chimbu Airport (CMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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