CTU
Chengdu
China
11,738 km
7,294 miles
THC
Tchien
Liberia
Distance
11,738 km
7,294 mi / 6,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
287°
west northwest

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CTU THC
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Tchien Airport
IATA Code CTU THC
ICAO Code ZUUU GLTN
City Chengdu Tchien
Country China Liberia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 1,625 ft 790 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 6.050000, -8.140000

Chengdu (CTU) to Tchien (THC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Tchien Airport (THC) in Tchien, Liberia is 11,738 kilometers (7,294 miles / 6,338 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 00:37 in Chengdu, it's 16:37 in Tchien. 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.

The return flight from Tchien (THC) 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 Tchien Airport (THC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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