In service of China's national diplomatic strategy, China Southern Airlines has inaugurated the first regular flight route to Papua New Guinea.
On December 20th at 9:29 AM local time, China Southern Airlines Flight CZ5055, carrying more than 130 passengers, landed at Port Moresby International Airport (POM) in Papua New Guinea after a 6-hour and 10-minute flight. This marks the official launch of the new direct flight route from Guangzhou to Port Moresby by China Southern Airlines.