CTU
Chengdu
China
14,990 km
9,314 miles
RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
Distance
14,990 km
9,314 mi / 8,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
11°
north northeast

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CTU RFS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Rosita Airport
IATA Code CTU RFS
ICAO Code ZUUU MNRT
City Chengdu La Rosita
Country China Nicaragua
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Managua
Elevation 1,625 ft 193 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 13.890000, -84.410000

Chengdu (CTU) to La Rosita (RFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua is 14,990 kilometers (9,314 miles / 8,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 06:54 in Chengdu, it's 16:54 in La Rosita. 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 1,432 feet between the two airports. Rosita Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from La Rosita (RFS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 350° (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 Rosita Airport (RFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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