CTU
Chengdu
China
13,992 km
8,694 miles
SML
Stella Maris
Bahamas
Distance
13,992 km
8,694 mi / 7,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

CTU SML
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Stella Maris Airport
IATA Code CTU SML
ICAO Code ZUUU MYLS
City Chengdu Stella Maris
Country China Bahamas
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Nassau
Elevation 1,625 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 23.580000, -75.270000

Chengdu (CTU) to Stella Maris (SML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Stella Maris Airport (SML) in Stella Maris, Bahamas is 13,992 kilometers (8,694 miles / 7,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 20:33 in Chengdu, it's 07:33 in Stella Maris. 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. Stella Maris Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Stella Maris (SML) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 1° (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 Stella Maris Airport (SML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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