ALR
Alexandra
New Zealand
10,702 km
6,650 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
10,702 km
6,650 mi / 5,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
308°
northwest

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ALR CTU
Airport Name Alexandra Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code ALR CTU
ICAO Code NZLX ZUUU
City Alexandra Chengdu
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 752 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates -45.210000, 169.370000 30.580000, 103.950000

Alexandra (ALR) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alexandra Airport (ALR) in Alexandra, New Zealand to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 10,702 kilometers (6,650 miles / 5,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 New Zealand with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:31 in Alexandra, it's 01:31 in Chengdu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Alexandra (ALR) follows a heading of 140° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alexandra Airport (ALR) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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