CTU
Chengdu
China
5,819 km
3,616 miles
ELC
Elcho Island
Australia
Distance
5,819 km
3,616 mi / 3,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
140°
southeast

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CTU ELC
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Elcho Island Airport
IATA Code CTU ELC
ICAO Code ZUUU YELD
City Chengdu Elcho Island
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Darwin
Elevation 1,625 ft 101 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -12.020000, 135.570000

Chengdu (CTU) to Elcho Island (ELC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Elcho Island Airport (ELC) in Elcho Island, Australia is 5,819 kilometers (3,616 miles / 3,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:19 in Chengdu, it's 00:49 in Elcho Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,524 feet between the two airports. Elcho Island Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Elcho Island (ELC) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 325° (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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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