CTU
Chengdu
China
4,739 km
2,945 miles
RDE
Merdei-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
4,739 km
2,945 mi / 2,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
134°
southeast

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CTU RDE
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Merdei Airport
IATA Code CTU RDE
ICAO Code ZUUU WASM
City Chengdu Merdei-Papua Island
Country China Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 1,625 ft 425 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -1.580000, 133.330000

Chengdu (CTU) to Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Merdei Airport (RDE) in Merdei-Papua Island, Indonesia is 4,739 kilometers (2,945 miles / 2,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:32 in Chengdu, it's 07:32 in Merdei-Papua Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,200 feet between the two airports. Merdei Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 321° (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 Merdei Airport (RDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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