CTU
Chengdu
China
14,572 km
9,054 miles
SFC
St-Francois
GP
Distance
14,572 km
9,054 mi / 7,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
341°
north northwest

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CTU SFC
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport St-Francois Airport
IATA Code CTU SFC
ICAO Code ZUUU TFFC
City Chengdu St-Francois
Country China GP
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Guadeloupe
Elevation 1,625 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 16.260000, -61.260000

Chengdu (CTU) to St-Francois (SFC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to St-Francois Airport (SFC) in St-Francois, GP is 14,572 kilometers (9,054 miles / 7,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 GP. 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 07:00 in Chengdu, it's 19:00 in St-Francois. 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 1,615 feet between the two airports. St-Francois Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from St-Francois (SFC) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 17° (north northeast). 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 St-Francois Airport (SFC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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