The flight distance from Chimbu Airport (CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States is 12,973 kilometers (8,061 miles / 7,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 00:28 in Kundiawa, it's 08:28 in Dallas-Fort Worth. With a 16-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 4,368 feet between the two airports. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport sits lower than Chimbu Airport.

The return flight from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Kundiawa (CMU) follows a heading of 281° (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 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.