CTU
Chengdu
China
15,557 km
9,667 miles
TLU
Tolu
Colombia
Distance
15,557 km
9,667 mi / 8,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
359°
north

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CTU TLU
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Tolu Airport
IATA Code CTU TLU
ICAO Code ZUUU SKTL
City Chengdu Tolu
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 1,625 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 9.510000, -75.590000

Chengdu (CTU) to Tolu (TLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Tolu Airport (TLU) in Tolu, Colombia is 15,557 kilometers (9,667 miles / 8,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:30 in Chengdu, it's 09:30 in Tolu. 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 1,609 feet between the two airports. Tolu Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Tolu (TLU) 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 Tolu Airport (TLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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