CTU
Chengdu
China
10,586 km
6,578 miles
TMZ
Thames Aerodrome
New Zealand
Distance
10,586 km
6,578 mi / 5,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
131°
southeast

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CTU TMZ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Thames Aerodrome
IATA Code CTU TMZ
ICAO Code ZUUU NZTH
City Chengdu N/A
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,625 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -37.160000, 175.550000

Chengdu (CTU) to Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) in Thames Aerodrome, New Zealand is 10,586 kilometers (6,578 miles / 5,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 21:32 in Chengdu, it's 02:32 in Thames Aerodrome. 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 1,615 feet between the two airports. Thames Aerodrome sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 305° (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 Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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