CTU
Chengdu
China
10,575 km
6,571 miles
MFN
Milford Sound Airport
New Zealand
Distance
10,575 km
6,571 mi / 5,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CTU MFN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Milford Sound Airport
IATA Code CTU MFN
ICAO Code ZUUU NZMF
City Chengdu N/A
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,625 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -44.670000, 167.920000

Chengdu (CTU) to Milford Sound Airport (MFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Milford Sound Airport (MFN) in Milford Sound Airport, New Zealand is 10,575 kilometers (6,571 miles / 5,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 New Zealand. 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 12:59 in Chengdu, it's 17:59 in Milford Sound Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,615 feet between the two airports. Milford Sound Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Milford Sound Airport (MFN) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 309° (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 Milford Sound Airport (MFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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