CTU
Chengdu
China
13,927 km
8,654 miles
TYM
Staniel Cay Airport
Bahamas
Distance
13,927 km
8,654 mi / 7,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CTU TYM
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Staniel Cay Airport
IATA Code CTU TYM
ICAO Code ZUUU MYES
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Bahamas
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Nassau
Elevation 1,625 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 24.170000, -76.440000

Chengdu (CTU) to Staniel Cay Airport (TYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Staniel Cay Airport (TYM) in Staniel Cay Airport, Bahamas is 13,927 kilometers (8,654 miles / 7,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 Bahamas. 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 08:01 in Chengdu, it's 19:01 in Staniel Cay Airport. 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 1,620 feet between the two airports. Staniel Cay Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Staniel Cay Airport (TYM) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 360° (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 Staniel Cay Airport (TYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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