CTU
Chengdu
China
14,411 km
8,954 miles
LYB
Little Cayman
KY
Distance
14,411 km
8,954 mi / 7,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CTU LYB
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Edward Bodden Airfield
IATA Code CTU LYB
ICAO Code ZUUU MWCL
City Chengdu Little Cayman
Country China KY
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Cayman
Elevation 1,625 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 19.670000, -80.100000

Chengdu (CTU) to Little Cayman (LYB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Edward Bodden Airfield (LYB) in Little Cayman, KY is 14,411 kilometers (8,954 miles / 7,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 KY. 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 07:43 in Chengdu, it's 18:43 in Little Cayman. 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 1,622 feet between the two airports. Edward Bodden Airfield sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Little Cayman (LYB) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 355° (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 Edward Bodden Airfield (LYB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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