CTU
Chengdu
China
13,995 km
8,696 miles
GGT
George Town
Bahamas
Distance
13,995 km
8,696 mi / 7,557 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
360°
north

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CTU GGT
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Exuma International Airport
IATA Code CTU GGT
ICAO Code ZUUU MYEF
City Chengdu George Town
Country China Bahamas
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Nassau
Elevation 1,625 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 23.560000, -75.880000

Chengdu (CTU) to George Town (GGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Exuma International Airport (GGT) in George Town, Bahamas is 13,995 kilometers (8,696 miles / 7,557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 Bahamas. 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 14:01 in Chengdu, it's 01:01 in George Town. 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 1,616 feet between the two airports. Exuma International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from George Town (GGT) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 0° (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 Exuma International Airport (GGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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