CTU
Chengdu
China
10,651 km
6,618 miles
MON
Mount Cook Airport
New Zealand
Distance
10,651 km
6,618 mi / 5,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
138°
southeast

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CTU MON
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Mount Cook Airport
IATA Code CTU MON
ICAO Code ZUUU NZMC
City Chengdu N/A
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,153 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -43.770000, 170.130000

Chengdu (CTU) to Mount Cook Airport (MON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Mount Cook Airport (MON) in Mount Cook Airport, New Zealand is 10,651 kilometers (6,618 miles / 5,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 New Zealand. 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 21:37 in Chengdu, it's 02:37 in Mount Cook Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Mount Cook Airport (MON) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 308° (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 Mount Cook Airport (MON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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