CTU
Chengdu
China
14,613 km
9,080 miles
GBJ
Grand Bourg
GP
Distance
14,613 km
9,080 mi / 7,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU GBJ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Les Bases Airport
IATA Code CTU GBJ
ICAO Code ZUUU TFFM
City Chengdu Grand Bourg
Country China GP
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Guadeloupe
Elevation 1,625 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 15.870000, -61.270000

Chengdu (CTU) to Grand Bourg (GBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Les Bases Airport (GBJ) in Grand Bourg, GP is 14,613 kilometers (9,080 miles / 7,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 GP. 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 12:47 in Chengdu, it's 00:47 in Grand Bourg. 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 1,609 feet between the two airports. Les Bases Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Grand Bourg (GBJ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 17° (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 Les Bases Airport (GBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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