CTU
Chengdu
China
16,876 km
10,486 miles
TSC
Taisha
Ecuador
Distance
16,876 km
10,486 mi / 9,112 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CTU TSC
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Taisha Airport
IATA Code CTU TSC
ICAO Code ZUUU SETH
City Chengdu Taisha
Country China Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,669 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -2.380000, -77.500000

Chengdu (CTU) to Taisha (TSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Taisha Airport (TSC) in Taisha, Ecuador is 16,876 kilometers (10,486 miles / 9,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Ecuador. 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 05:12 in Chengdu, it's 16:12 in Taisha. 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.

The return flight from Taisha (TSC) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 357° (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 Taisha Airport (TSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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