CTU
Chengdu
China
5,233 km
3,251 miles
ILA
Illaga-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
5,233 km
3,251 mi / 2,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
131°
southeast

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CTU ILA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Illaga Airport
IATA Code CTU ILA
ICAO Code ZUUU WABL
City Chengdu Illaga-Papua Island
Country China Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 1,625 ft 6,307 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -3.830000, 137.580000

Chengdu (CTU) to Illaga-Papua Island (ILA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Illaga Airport (ILA) in Illaga-Papua Island, Indonesia is 5,233 kilometers (3,251 miles / 2,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:38 in Chengdu, it's 18:38 in Illaga-Papua Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,682 feet between the two airports. Illaga Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Illaga-Papua Island (ILA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 319° (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 Illaga Airport (ILA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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