CTU
Chengdu
China
14,051 km
8,731 miles
QSN
San Nicolas
Cuba
Distance
14,051 km
8,731 mi / 7,587 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CTU QSN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport San Nicolas De Bari Airport
IATA Code CTU QSN
ICAO Code ZUUU MUNB
City Chengdu San Nicolas
Country China Cuba
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Havana
Elevation 1,625 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 22.760000, -81.920000

Chengdu (CTU) to San Nicolas (QSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to San Nicolas De Bari Airport (QSN) in San Nicolas, Cuba is 14,051 kilometers (8,731 miles / 7,587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 Cuba. 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 03:28 in Chengdu, it's 15:28 in San Nicolas. With a 12-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 1,576 feet between the two airports. San Nicolas De Bari Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from San Nicolas (QSN) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 354° (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 San Nicolas De Bari Airport (QSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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