BOC
Isla Colon
Panama
15,527 km
9,648 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
15,527 km
9,648 mi / 8,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Panama
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

BOC CTU
Airport Name Bocas Del Toro International Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BOC CTU
ICAO Code MPBO ZUUU
City Isla Colon Chengdu
Country Panama China
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 10 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 9.340000, -82.250000 30.580000, 103.950000

Isla Colon (BOC) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bocas Del Toro International Airport (BOC) in Isla Colon, Panama to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 15,527 kilometers (9,648 miles / 8,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 04:48 in Isla Colon, it's 17:48 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 1,615 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Bocas Del Toro International Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Isla Colon (BOC) follows a heading of 9° (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 Bocas Del Toro International Airport (BOC) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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