CTU
Chengdu
China
14,736 km
9,157 miles
LCE
La Ceiba
Honduras
Distance
14,736 km
9,157 mi / 7,957 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU LCE
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Goloson International Airport
IATA Code CTU LCE
ICAO Code ZUUU MHLC
City Chengdu La Ceiba
Country China Honduras
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 1,625 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 15.740000, -86.850000

Chengdu (CTU) to La Ceiba (LCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Goloson International Airport (LCE) in La Ceiba, Honduras is 14,736 kilometers (9,157 miles / 7,957 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 Honduras. 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 11:59 in Chengdu, it's 21:59 in La Ceiba. With a 14-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 1,576 feet between the two airports. Goloson International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from La Ceiba (LCE) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 347° (north 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 Goloson International Airport (LCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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