CTU
Chengdu
China
14,164 km
8,801 miles
PIC
Pine Cay
TC
Distance
14,164 km
8,801 mi / 7,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

CTU PIC
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Pine Cay Airport
IATA Code CTU PIC
ICAO Code ZUUU MBPI
City Chengdu Pine Cay
Country China TC
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Grand_Turk
Elevation 1,625 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 21.900000, -72.100000

Chengdu (CTU) to Pine Cay (PIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Pine Cay Airport (PIC) in Pine Cay, TC is 14,164 kilometers (8,801 miles / 7,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 TC. 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 19:03 in Chengdu, it's 06:03 in Pine Cay. 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. Pine Cay Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Pine Cay (PIC) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 4° (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 Pine Cay Airport (PIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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