CMU
Kundiawa
Papua New Guinea
12,169 km
7,562 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
12,169 km
7,562 mi / 6,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
50°
northeast

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CMU DEN
Airport Name Chimbu Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code CMU DEN
ICAO Code AYCH KDEN
City Kundiawa Denver
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Denver
Elevation 4,974 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates -6.020000, 144.970000 39.860000, -104.670000

Kundiawa (CMU) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chimbu Airport (CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 12,169 kilometers (7,562 miles / 6,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Papua New Guinea with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:07 in Kundiawa, it's 04:07 in Denver. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Kundiawa (CMU) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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