BLB
Panama City
Panama
15,608 km
9,698 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
15,608 km
9,698 mi / 8,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Panama
Heading
355°
north

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BLB CTU
Airport Name Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BLB CTU
ICAO Code MPPA ZUUU
City Panama City Chengdu
Country Panama China
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 52 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 8.910000, -79.600000 30.580000, 103.950000

Panama City (BLB) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) in Panama City, Panama to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 15,608 kilometers (9,698 miles / 8,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Panama with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:54 in Panama City, it's 01:54 in Chengdu. With a 13-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 1,573 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Panama City (BLB) follows a heading of 6° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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