CTU
Chengdu
China
14,180 km
8,811 miles
PLS
Providenciales Island
TC
Distance
14,180 km
8,811 mi / 7,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
356°
north

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CTU PLS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Providenciales Airport
IATA Code CTU PLS
ICAO Code ZUUU MBPV
City Chengdu Providenciales Island
Country China TC
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Grand_Turk
Elevation 1,625 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 21.770000, -72.270000

Chengdu (CTU) to Providenciales Island (PLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Providenciales Airport (PLS) in Providenciales Island, TC is 14,180 kilometers (8,811 miles / 7,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 02:43 in Chengdu, it's 13:43 in Providenciales Island. 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 1,610 feet between the two airports. Providenciales Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Providenciales Island (PLS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 4° (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 Providenciales Airport (PLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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