CTU
Chengdu
China
5,910 km
3,672 miles
WLO
Waterloo Airport
Australia
Distance
5,910 km
3,672 mi / 3,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
149°
south southeast

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CTU WLO
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Waterloo Airport
IATA Code CTU WLO
ICAO Code ZUUU YWTL
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Darwin
Elevation 1,625 ft 132 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -16.630000, 129.320000

Chengdu (CTU) to Waterloo Airport (WLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Waterloo Airport (WLO) in Waterloo Airport, Australia is 5,910 kilometers (3,672 miles / 3,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:17 in Chengdu, it's 17:47 in Waterloo Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,493 feet between the two airports. Waterloo Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Waterloo Airport (WLO) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 333° (north northwest). 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 Waterloo Airport (WLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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