The flight distance from Chimbu Airport (CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 13,801 kilometers (8,576 miles / 7,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:22 in Kundiawa, it's 17:22 in Edinburgh. With a 9-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 4,839 feet between the two airports. Edinburgh Airport sits lower than Chimbu Airport.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Kundiawa (CMU) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.