CTU
Chengdu
China
3,888 km
2,416 miles
PLW
Palu-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
3,888 km
2,416 mi / 2,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
151°
south southeast

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CTU PLW
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Mutiara Airport
IATA Code CTU PLW
ICAO Code ZUUU WAML
City Chengdu Palu-Celebes Island
Country China Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Makassar
Elevation 1,625 ft 284 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -0.920000, 119.910000

Chengdu (CTU) to Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Mutiara Airport (PLW) in Palu-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 3,888 kilometers (2,416 miles / 2,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting China with Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:45 in Chengdu, it's 02:45 in Palu-Celebes Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,341 feet between the two airports. Mutiara Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 336° (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 Mutiara Airport (PLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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