CTU
Chengdu
China
15,979 km
9,929 miles
NQU
Nuqui
Colombia
Distance
15,979 km
9,929 mi / 8,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CTU NQU
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Reyes Murillo Airport
IATA Code CTU NQU
ICAO Code ZUUU SKNQ
City Chengdu Nuqui
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 1,625 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 5.700000, -77.280000

Chengdu (CTU) to Nuqui (NQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Reyes Murillo Airport (NQU) in Nuqui, Colombia is 15,979 kilometers (9,929 miles / 8,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:52 in Chengdu, it's 11:52 in Nuqui. 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 1,613 feet between the two airports. Reyes Murillo Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Nuqui (NQU) 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 Reyes Murillo Airport (NQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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