CTU
Chengdu
China
9,200 km
5,717 miles
HLS
St Helens Airport
Australia
Distance
9,200 km
5,717 mi / 4,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
148°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

CTU HLS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport St Helens Airport
IATA Code CTU HLS
ICAO Code ZUUU YSTH
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Hobart
Elevation 1,625 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -41.340000, 148.280000

Chengdu (CTU) to St Helens Airport (HLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to St Helens Airport (HLS) in St Helens Airport, Australia is 9,200 kilometers (5,717 miles / 4,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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 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 23:44 in Chengdu, it's 01:44 in St Helens Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,577 feet between the two airports. St Helens Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from St Helens Airport (HLS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 323° (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 St Helens Airport (HLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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