CTU
Chengdu
China
11,887 km
7,386 miles
SNI
Greenville
Liberia
Distance
11,887 km
7,386 mi / 6,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU SNI
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Greenville Sinoe Airport
IATA Code CTU SNI
ICAO Code ZUUU GLGE
City Chengdu Greenville
Country China Liberia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 1,625 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 5.030000, -9.070000

Chengdu (CTU) to Greenville (SNI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Greenville Sinoe Airport (SNI) in Greenville, Liberia is 11,887 kilometers (7,386 miles / 6,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Liberia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:17 in Chengdu, it's 08:17 in Greenville. With a 8-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. Greenville Sinoe Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Greenville (SNI) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 56° (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 Greenville Sinoe Airport (SNI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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