CTU
Chengdu
China
6,473 km
4,022 miles
SIL
Sila Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
6,473 km
4,022 mi / 3,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
126°
southeast

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CTU SIL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sila Airport
IATA Code CTU SIL
ICAO Code ZUUU AYSG
City Chengdu Sila Mission
Country China Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,230 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -9.070000, 148.390000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sila Mission (SIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sila Airport (SIL) in Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea is 6,473 kilometers (4,022 miles / 3,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Papua New Guinea. 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 02:55 in Chengdu, it's 04:55 in Sila Mission.

The return flight from Sila Mission (SIL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 315° (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 Sila Airport (SIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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