CTU
Chengdu
China
6,144 km
3,817 miles
DER
Derim
Papua New Guinea
Distance
6,144 km
3,817 mi / 3,317 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
124°
southeast

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CTU DER
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Derim Airport
IATA Code CTU DER
ICAO Code ZUUU AYDE
City Chengdu Derim
Country China Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,850 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -6.140000, 147.110000

Chengdu (CTU) to Derim (DER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Derim Airport (DER) in Derim, Papua New Guinea is 6,144 kilometers (3,817 miles / 3,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:24 in Chengdu, it's 08:24 in Derim.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,225 feet between the two airports. Derim Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Derim (DER) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 314° (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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Derim Airport (DER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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