CTU
Chengdu
China
13,829 km
8,593 miles
NAS
Nassau
Bahamas
Distance
13,829 km
8,593 mi / 7,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CTU NAS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lynden Pindling International Airport
IATA Code CTU NAS
ICAO Code ZUUU MYNN
City Chengdu Nassau
Country China Bahamas
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Nassau
Elevation 1,625 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 25.040000, -77.470000

Chengdu (CTU) to Nassau (NAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) in Nassau, Bahamas is 13,829 kilometers (8,593 miles / 7,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 Bahamas. 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 03:53 in Chengdu, it's 14:53 in Nassau. 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 1,609 feet between the two airports. Lynden Pindling International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Nassau (NAS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 359° (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 Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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