CTU
Chengdu
China
14,427 km
8,965 miles
EIS
Road Town
VG
Distance
14,427 km
8,965 mi / 7,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
346°
north northwest

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CTU EIS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport
IATA Code CTU EIS
ICAO Code ZUUU TUPJ
City Chengdu Road Town
Country China VG
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Tortola
Elevation 1,625 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 18.440000, -64.540000

Chengdu (CTU) to Road Town (EIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) in Road Town, VG is 14,427 kilometers (8,965 miles / 7,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:20 in Chengdu, it's 12:20 in Road Town. 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. Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Road Town (EIS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 13° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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