CTU
Chengdu
China
14,170 km
8,805 miles
MDS
Middle Caicos
TC
Distance
14,170 km
8,805 mi / 7,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

CTU MDS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Middle Caicos Airport
IATA Code CTU MDS
ICAO Code ZUUU MBMC
City Chengdu Middle Caicos
Country China TC
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Grand_Turk
Elevation 1,625 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 21.830000, -71.800000

Chengdu (CTU) to Middle Caicos (MDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Middle Caicos Airport (MDS) in Middle Caicos, TC is 14,170 kilometers (8,805 miles / 7,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 TC. 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 22:49 in Chengdu, it's 09:49 in Middle Caicos. 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 1,616 feet between the two airports. Middle Caicos Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Middle Caicos (MDS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 5° (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 Middle Caicos Airport (MDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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