CTU
Chengdu
China
14,523 km
9,024 miles
SDQ
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Distance
14,523 km
9,024 mi / 7,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
352°
north

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CTU SDQ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Las Americas International Airport
IATA Code CTU SDQ
ICAO Code ZUUU MDSD
City Chengdu Santo Domingo
Country China Dominican Republic
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation 1,625 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 18.430000, -69.670000

Chengdu (CTU) to Santo Domingo (SDQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic is 14,523 kilometers (9,024 miles / 7,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Dominican Republic. 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 20:28 in Chengdu, it's 08:28 in Santo Domingo. 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 1,566 feet between the two airports. Las Americas International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Santo Domingo (SDQ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 7° (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 Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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