CTU
Chengdu
China
6,030 km
3,747 miles
NLS
Nicholson Airport
Australia
Distance
6,030 km
3,747 mi / 3,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
150°
south southeast

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CTU NLS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Nicholson Airport
IATA Code CTU NLS
ICAO Code ZUUU YNIC
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Perth
Elevation 1,625 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -18.050000, 128.900000

Chengdu (CTU) to Nicholson Airport (NLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Nicholson Airport (NLS) in Nicholson Airport, Australia is 6,030 kilometers (3,747 miles / 3,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 Australia. 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 18:21 in Chengdu, it's 18:21 in Nicholson Airport.

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

The return flight from Nicholson Airport (NLS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 333° (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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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