CTU
Chengdu
China
14,099 km
8,761 miles
SNU
Santa Clara
Cuba
Distance
14,099 km
8,761 mi / 7,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CTU SNU
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Abel Santamaria Airport
IATA Code CTU SNU
ICAO Code ZUUU MUSC
City Chengdu Santa Clara
Country China Cuba
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Havana
Elevation 1,625 ft 338 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 22.490000, -79.940000

Chengdu (CTU) to Santa Clara (SNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Abel Santamaria Airport (SNU) in Santa Clara, Cuba is 14,099 kilometers (8,761 miles / 7,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 09:09 in Chengdu, it's 20:09 in Santa Clara. 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 1,287 feet between the two airports. Abel Santamaria Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Clara (SNU) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 356° (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 Abel Santamaria Airport (SNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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