CTU
Chengdu
China
826 km
513 miles
TCZ
Tengchong
China
Distance
826 km
513 mi / 446 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
222°
southwest

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CTU TCZ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Tengchong Tuofeng Airport
IATA Code CTU TCZ
ICAO Code ZUUU ZUTC
City Chengdu Tengchong
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,625 ft 6,250 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 24.940000, 98.490000

Chengdu (CTU) to Tengchong (TCZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (TCZ) in Tengchong, China is 826 kilometers (513 miles / 446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within China. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 18:42 in Chengdu, it's 18:42 in Tengchong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,625 feet between the two airports. Tengchong Tuofeng Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tengchong (TCZ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 39° (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 Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (TCZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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