APK
Apataki
French Polynesia
12,736 km
7,914 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
12,736 km
7,914 mi / 6,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
297°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

APK CTU
Airport Name Apataki Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code APK CTU
ICAO Code NTGD ZUUU
City Apataki Chengdu
Country French Polynesia China
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 8 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates -15.570000, -146.410000 30.580000, 103.950000

Apataki (APK) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Apataki Airport (APK) in Apataki, French Polynesia to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 12,736 kilometers (7,914 miles / 6,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 French Polynesia 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 20:21 in Apataki, it's 14:21 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 1,617 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Apataki Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Apataki (APK) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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