CMU
Kundiawa
Papua New Guinea
13,976 km
8,684 miles
MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
Distance
13,976 km
8,684 mi / 7,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
337°
north northwest

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CMU MAN
Airport Name Chimbu Airport Manchester Airport
IATA Code CMU MAN
ICAO Code AYCH EGCC
City Kundiawa Manchester
Country Papua New Guinea United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/London
Elevation 4,974 ft 257 ft
Coordinates -6.020000, 144.970000 53.350000, -2.270000

Kundiawa (CMU) to Manchester (MAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chimbu Airport (CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea to Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom is 13,976 kilometers (8,684 miles / 7,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 21:06 in Kundiawa, it's 11:06 in Manchester. With a 10-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 4,717 feet between the two airports. Manchester Airport sits lower than Chimbu Airport.

The return flight from Manchester (MAN) to Kundiawa (CMU) follows a heading of 41° (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 Manchester Airport (MAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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