CTU
Chengdu
China
14,830 km
9,215 miles
UVF
Vieux Fort
Saint Lucia
Distance
14,830 km
9,215 mi / 8,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU UVF
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Hewanorra International Airport
IATA Code CTU UVF
ICAO Code ZUUU TLPL
City Chengdu Vieux Fort
Country China Saint Lucia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/St_Lucia
Elevation 1,625 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 13.730000, -60.950000

Chengdu (CTU) to Vieux Fort (UVF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) in Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia is 14,830 kilometers (9,215 miles / 8,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Saint Lucia. 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 17:48 in Chengdu, it's 05:48 in Vieux Fort. With a 12-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 1,611 feet between the two airports. Hewanorra International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Vieux Fort (UVF) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 18° (north 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 Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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