CTU
Chengdu
China
8,227 km
5,112 miles
MCY
Maroochydore
Australia
Distance
8,227 km
5,112 mi / 4,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
135°
southeast

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CTU MCY
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sunshine Coast Airport
IATA Code CTU MCY
ICAO Code ZUUU YBMC
City Chengdu Maroochydore
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 1,625 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -26.600000, 153.090000

Chengdu (CTU) to Maroochydore (MCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) in Maroochydore, Australia is 8,227 kilometers (5,112 miles / 4,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 16:16 in Chengdu, it's 18:16 in Maroochydore.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,610 feet between the two airports. Sunshine Coast Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Maroochydore (MCY) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 317° (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 Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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