CTU
Chengdu
China
12,803 km
7,956 miles
TKP
Takapoto Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
12,803 km
7,956 mi / 6,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

CTU TKP
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Takapoto Airport
IATA Code CTU TKP
ICAO Code ZUUU NTGT
City Chengdu N/A
Country China French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,625 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -14.710000, -145.250000

Chengdu (CTU) to Takapoto Airport (TKP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Takapoto Airport (TKP) in Takapoto Airport, French Polynesia is 12,803 kilometers (7,956 miles / 6,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 00:16 in Chengdu, it's 06:16 in Takapoto Airport. With a 18-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 1,613 feet between the two airports. Takapoto Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Takapoto Airport (TKP) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Takapoto Airport (TKP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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