CTU
Chengdu
China
13,911 km
8,644 miles
MAY
Mangrove Cay
Bahamas
Distance
13,911 km
8,644 mi / 7,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CTU MAY
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Clarence A. Bain Airport
IATA Code CTU MAY
ICAO Code ZUUU MYAB
City Chengdu Mangrove Cay
Country China Bahamas
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Nassau
Elevation 1,625 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 24.290000, -77.680000

Chengdu (CTU) to Mangrove Cay (MAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Clarence A. Bain Airport (MAY) in Mangrove Cay, Bahamas is 13,911 kilometers (8,644 miles / 7,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 Bahamas. 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 23:14 in Chengdu, it's 10:14 in Mangrove Cay. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,606 feet between the two airports. Clarence A. Bain Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Mangrove Cay (MAY) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 358° (north). 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 Clarence A. Bain Airport (MAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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