CTU
Chengdu
China
14,860 km
9,234 miles
LEZ
La Esperanza
Honduras
Distance
14,860 km
9,234 mi / 8,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU LEZ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport La Esperanza Airport
IATA Code CTU LEZ
ICAO Code ZUUU MHLE
City Chengdu La Esperanza
Country China Honduras
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 1,625 ft 5,475 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 14.290000, -88.170000

Chengdu (CTU) to La Esperanza (LEZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to La Esperanza Airport (LEZ) in La Esperanza, Honduras is 14,860 kilometers (9,234 miles / 8,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 23:38 in Chengdu, it's 09:38 in La Esperanza. 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 3,850 feet between the two airports. La Esperanza Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from La Esperanza (LEZ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 346° (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 La Esperanza Airport (LEZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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