CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
13,394 km
8,323 miles
GRL
Au
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,394 km
8,323 mi / 7,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
55°
northeast

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CPH GRL
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Garasa Airport
IATA Code CPH GRL
ICAO Code EKCH AYGG
City Copenhagen Au
Country Denmark Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 17 ft 2,539 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -7.980000, 147.210000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Au (GRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Garasa Airport (GRL) in Au, Papua New Guinea is 13,394 kilometers (8,323 miles / 7,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Denmark with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:12 in Copenhagen, it's 06:12 in Au. 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 2,522 feet between the two airports. Garasa Airport sits higher than Copenhagen Kastrup Airport.

The return flight from Au (GRL) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Garasa Airport (GRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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