CTU
Chengdu
China
15,717 km
9,766 miles
TRB
Turbo
Colombia
Distance
15,717 km
9,766 mi / 8,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CTU TRB
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Gonzalo Mejia Airport
IATA Code CTU TRB
ICAO Code ZUUU SKTU
City Chengdu Turbo
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 1,625 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 8.070000, -76.740000

Chengdu (CTU) to Turbo (TRB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Gonzalo Mejia Airport (TRB) in Turbo, Colombia is 15,717 kilometers (9,766 miles / 8,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:50 in Chengdu, it's 01:50 in Turbo. 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 1,619 feet between the two airports. Gonzalo Mejia Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Turbo (TRB) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 359° (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 Gonzalo Mejia Airport (TRB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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