CTU
Chengdu
China
14,480 km
8,998 miles
SAB
Saba
BQ
Distance
14,480 km
8,998 mi / 7,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
344°
north northwest

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CTU SAB
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport
IATA Code CTU SAB
ICAO Code ZUUU TNCS
City Chengdu Saba
Country China BQ
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Kralendijk
Elevation 1,625 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 17.640000, -63.220000

Chengdu (CTU) to Saba (SAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (SAB) in Saba, BQ is 14,480 kilometers (8,998 miles / 7,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 BQ. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:28 in Chengdu, it's 18:28 in Saba. With a 12-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 1,565 feet between the two airports. Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Saba (SAB) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 15° (north northeast). 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 Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (SAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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