CTU
Chengdu
China
5,580 km
3,468 miles
DRW
Darwin
Australia
Distance
5,580 km
3,468 mi / 3,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
145°
southeast

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CTU DRW
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Darwin International Airport
IATA Code CTU DRW
ICAO Code ZUUU YPDN
City Chengdu Darwin
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Darwin
Elevation 1,625 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -12.410000, 130.880000

Chengdu (CTU) to Darwin (DRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Darwin International Airport (DRW) in Darwin, Australia is 5,580 kilometers (3,468 miles / 3,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 11:53 in Chengdu, it's 13:23 in Darwin.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,522 feet between the two airports. Darwin International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Darwin (DRW) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 329° (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 Darwin International Airport (DRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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