CTU
Chengdu
China
10,742 km
6,675 miles
SZS
Oban
New Zealand
Distance
10,742 km
6,675 mi / 5,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
142°
southeast

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CTU SZS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Ryans Creek Aerodrome
IATA Code CTU SZS
ICAO Code ZUUU NZRC
City Chengdu Oban
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,625 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -46.900000, 168.100000

Chengdu (CTU) to Oban (SZS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) in Oban, New Zealand is 10,742 kilometers (6,675 miles / 5,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:45 in Chengdu, it's 08:45 in Oban. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,563 feet between the two airports. Ryans Creek Aerodrome sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Oban (SZS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 309° (northwest). 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 Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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