CTU
Chengdu
China
14,815 km
9,206 miles
GAC
El Molino
Honduras
Distance
14,815 km
9,206 mi / 8,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
17°
north northeast

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CTU GAC
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Gracias Airport
IATA Code CTU GAC
ICAO Code ZUUU MHGS
City Chengdu El Molino
Country China Honduras
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 1,625 ft 828 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 14.600000, -88.590000

Chengdu (CTU) to El Molino (GAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Gracias Airport (GAC) in El Molino, Honduras is 14,815 kilometers (9,206 miles / 8,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 Honduras. 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 00:25 in Chengdu, it's 10:25 in El Molino. With a 14-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 El Molino (GAC) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 345° (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 Gracias Airport (GAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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