CTU
Chengdu
China
13,846 km
8,603 miles
RSD
Rock Sound
Bahamas
Distance
13,846 km
8,603 mi / 7,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CTU RSD
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Rock Sound Airport
IATA Code CTU RSD
ICAO Code ZUUU MYER
City Chengdu Rock Sound
Country China Bahamas
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Nassau
Elevation 1,625 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 24.900000, -76.180000

Chengdu (CTU) to Rock Sound (RSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Rock Sound Airport (RSD) in Rock Sound, Bahamas is 13,846 kilometers (8,603 miles / 7,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 Bahamas. 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 06:38 in Chengdu, it's 17:38 in Rock Sound. 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 1,615 feet between the two airports. Rock Sound Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Rock Sound (RSD) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 360° (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 Rock Sound Airport (RSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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