CTU
Chengdu
China
8,507 km
5,286 miles
ZFA
Faro
Canada
Distance
8,507 km
5,286 mi / 4,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
24°
north northeast

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CTU ZFA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Faro Airport
IATA Code CTU ZFA
ICAO Code ZUUU CZFA
City Chengdu Faro
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 62.210000, -133.380000

Chengdu (CTU) to Faro (ZFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Faro Airport (ZFA) in Faro, Canada is 8,507 kilometers (5,286 miles / 4,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Canada. 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 09:41 in Chengdu, it's 17:41 in Faro. With a 16-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 Faro (ZFA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 312° (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 Faro Airport (ZFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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