CTU
Chengdu
China
15,785 km
9,809 miles
KRG
Karasabai
Guyana
Distance
15,785 km
9,809 mi / 8,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
333°
north northwest

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CTU KRG
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Karasabai Airport
IATA Code CTU KRG
ICAO Code ZUUU SYKS
City Chengdu Karasabai
Country China Guyana
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Guyana
Elevation 1,625 ft 731 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 4.030000, -59.530000

Chengdu (CTU) to Karasabai (KRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Karasabai Airport (KRG) in Karasabai, Guyana is 15,785 kilometers (9,809 miles / 8,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Guyana. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:10 in Chengdu, it's 08:10 in Karasabai. With a 12-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 Karasabai (KRG) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 23° (north northeast). 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 Karasabai Airport (KRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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