CTU
Chengdu
China
5,927 km
3,683 miles
KUQ
Kuri
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,927 km
3,683 mi / 3,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CTU KUQ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kuri Airport
IATA Code CTU KUQ
ICAO Code ZUUU AYKU
City Chengdu Kuri
Country China Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 1,625 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -7.140000, 143.280000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kuri (KUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kuri Airport (KUQ) in Kuri, Papua New Guinea is 5,927 kilometers (3,683 miles / 3,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 13:43 in Chengdu, it's 15:43 in Kuri.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,590 feet between the two airports. Kuri Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Kuri (KUQ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 317° (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 Kuri Airport (KUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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