CTU
Chengdu
China
12,479 km
7,754 miles
MXA
Manila
United States
Distance
12,479 km
7,754 mi / 6,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
12°
north northeast

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CTU MXA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Manila Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTU MXA
ICAO Code ZUUU KMXA
City Chengdu Manila
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 35.890000, -90.150000

Chengdu (CTU) to Manila (MXA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Manila Municipal Airport (MXA) in Manila, United States is 12,479 kilometers (7,754 miles / 6,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 United States. 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 22:56 in Chengdu, it's 08:56 in Manila. With a 14-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 1,382 feet between the two airports. Manila Municipal Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Manila (MXA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 347° (north 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 Manila Municipal Airport (MXA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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