CTU to TPE: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is 1,804 km (1,121 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 45m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (TPE to CTU).
How far is it from Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Taoyuan?
The great-circle distance between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is 1,804 km (1,121 mi, 974 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CTU to TPE?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TPE is roughly east of CTU.
How is the CTU to TPE route written in code?
The pair is written CTU-TPE in IATA codes and ZUUU-RCTP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is CTU (ZUUU), Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is TPE (RCTP).
| CTU | TPE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZUUU | RCTP |
| Country | China | Taiwan |
| Elevation | 1,625 ft | 106 ft |
| Rank by connections | #27 | #40 |
ZUUU starts with Z, the ICAO prefix for China and Mongolia; RCTP starts with R, the prefix for East Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
TPE sits 1,519 ft (463 m) lower than CTU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CTU to TPE
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR | EVA Air | EVA | Eva | Active |
| CA | Air China | CCA | Air China | Active |
| CI | China Airlines | CAL | Dynasty | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chengdu (Shuangliu) from Taoyuan?
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) are 1,804 km (1,121 mi, 974 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CTU to TPE?
A typical nonstop flight between CTU and TPE takes about 2h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TPE from CTU?
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) lies roughly east of Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Which airlines fly CTU to TPE?
3 airlines appear on the CTU-TPE route in the open dataset, including EVA Air, Air China, China Airlines.
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