Distance From Arufi Airstrip to Kunming Changshui International Airport

The distance from Arufi Airstrip () to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 3515 miles or 5656 kilometers or 3052 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Arufi ( Papua New Guinea ) to Kunming ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arufi and Kunming takes around 8 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Arufi Airstrip, Arufi, Papua New Guinea to Kunming Changshui International Airport, Kunming, China is 8 hours 4 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - KMG

Kilometers		5656 km
Statute Miles		3515 miles
Nautical Miles		3052 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 4 minutes

Arufi Airstrip to Kunming Changshui International Airport Flight Route Map - to KMG Flight Path

Location of Arufi Airstrip & Kunming Changshui International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Arufi to Kunming nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Arufi, Papua New Guinea and Kunming, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KMG

Time difference between Arufi (Papua New Guinea) and Kunming (China) is 2 Hours.
Kunming time is 2 Hours behind Arufi.

Location	Local Time
Arufi (Papua New Guinea)	2025-12-14, 21:14:06 +10
Kunming (China)	2025-12-14, 19:14:06 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Arufi Airstrip ( / AYRF) Arufi, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG / ZPPP) Kunming, China