CMU
Kundiawa
Papua New Guinea
11,583 km
7,197 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
11,583 km
7,197 mi / 6,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
57°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

CMU PHX
Airport Name Chimbu Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code CMU PHX
ICAO Code AYCH KPHX
City Kundiawa Phoenix
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Phoenix
Elevation 4,974 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates -6.020000, 144.970000 33.430000, -112.010000

Kundiawa (CMU) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chimbu Airport (CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 11,583 kilometers (7,197 miles / 6,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 15:11 in Kundiawa, it's 22:11 in Phoenix. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,839 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits lower than Chimbu Airport.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Kundiawa (CMU) follows a heading of 272° (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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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