The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Tureia Airport (ZTA) in Tureia Airport, French Polynesia is 13,733 kilometers (8,533 miles / 7,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 07:10 in Chengdu, it's 13:10 in Tureia 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. Tureia Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Tureia Airport (ZTA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 294° (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 Tureia Airport (ZTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.