CTU
Chengdu
China
8,042 km
4,997 miles
KUC
Kuria
Kiribati
Distance
8,042 km
4,997 mi / 4,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
101°
east

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CTU KUC
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kuria Airport
IATA Code CTU KUC
ICAO Code ZUUU NGKT
City Chengdu Kuria
Country China Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 1,625 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 0.220000, 173.440000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kuria (KUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kuria Airport (KUC) in Kuria, Kiribati is 8,042 kilometers (4,997 miles / 4,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Kiribati. 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 20:09 in Chengdu, it's 00:09 in Kuria. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,625 feet between the two airports. Kuria Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Kuria (KUC) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Kuria Airport (KUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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