CTU
Chengdu
China
3,405 km
2,116 miles
TRR
Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Distance
3,405 km
2,116 mi / 1,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
229°
southwest

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CTU TRR
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport China-Bay Airport
IATA Code CTU TRR
ICAO Code ZUUU VCCT
City Chengdu Trincomalee
Country China Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Colombo
Elevation 1,625 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 8.540000, 81.180000

Chengdu (CTU) to Trincomalee (TRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to China-Bay Airport (TRR) in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka is 3,405 kilometers (2,116 miles / 1,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting China with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:33 in Chengdu, it's 09:03 in Trincomalee.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,619 feet between the two airports. China-Bay Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Trincomalee (TRR) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 41° (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 China-Bay Airport (TRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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