BQU
Bequia
Saint Vincent
14,919 km
9,270 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
14,919 km
9,270 mi / 8,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/St_Vincent
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BQU CTU
Airport Name J F Mitchell Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BQU CTU
ICAO Code TVSB ZUUU
City Bequia Chengdu
Country Saint Vincent China
Timezone America/St_Vincent Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 15 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 12.990000, -61.260000 30.580000, 103.950000

Bequia (BQU) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from J F Mitchell Airport (BQU) in Bequia, Saint Vincent to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 14,919 kilometers (9,270 miles / 8,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Saint Vincent 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 17:51 in Bequia, it's 05:51 in Chengdu. With a 12-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 1,610 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than J F Mitchell Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Bequia (BQU) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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