CTU
Chengdu
China
14,909 km
9,264 miles
TGU
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Distance
14,909 km
9,264 mi / 8,050 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU TGU
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Toncontin International Airport
IATA Code CTU TGU
ICAO Code ZUUU MHTG
City Chengdu Tegucigalpa
Country China Honduras
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,294 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 14.060000, -87.220000

Chengdu (CTU) to Tegucigalpa (TGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Toncontin International Airport (TGU) in Tegucigalpa, Honduras is 14,909 kilometers (9,264 miles / 8,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 Honduras. 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 00:26 in Chengdu, it's 10:26 in Tegucigalpa. With a 14-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 1,669 feet between the two airports. Toncontin International Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Tegucigalpa (TGU) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 347° (north 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 Toncontin International Airport (TGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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