CTU
Chengdu
China
10,682 km
6,637 miles
TWZ
Twitzel
New Zealand
Distance
10,682 km
6,637 mi / 5,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
139°
southeast

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CTU TWZ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Pukaki Airport
IATA Code CTU TWZ
ICAO Code ZUUU NZUK
City Chengdu Twitzel
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,575 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -44.230000, 170.120000

Chengdu (CTU) to Twitzel (TWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Pukaki Airport (TWZ) in Twitzel, New Zealand is 10,682 kilometers (6,637 miles / 5,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 04:43 in Chengdu, it's 09:43 in Twitzel. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Twitzel (TWZ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 308° (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 Pukaki Airport (TWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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