AIT
Aitutaki
CK
11,640 km
7,233 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
11,640 km
7,233 mi / 6,285 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AIT CTU
Airport Name Aitutaki Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code AIT CTU
ICAO Code NCAI ZUUU
City Aitutaki Chengdu
Country CK China
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 14 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates -18.830000, -159.760000 30.580000, 103.950000

Aitutaki (AIT) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aitutaki Airport (AIT) in Aitutaki, CK to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 11,640 kilometers (7,233 miles / 6,285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:48 in Aitutaki, it's 07:48 in Chengdu. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,611 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Aitutaki Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Aitutaki (AIT) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aitutaki Airport (AIT) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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