CTU
Chengdu
China
15,923 km
9,894 miles
EOH
Medellin
Colombia
Distance
15,923 km
9,894 mi / 8,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

CTU EOH
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
IATA Code CTU EOH
ICAO Code ZUUU SKMD
City Chengdu Medellin
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,949 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 6.220000, -75.590000

Chengdu (CTU) to Medellin (EOH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) in Medellin, Colombia is 15,923 kilometers (9,894 miles / 8,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:13 in Chengdu, it's 09:13 in Medellin. 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 3,324 feet between the two airports. Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Medellin (EOH) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 1° (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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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