Distance From Gaotai Airport to Providenciales International Airport

The distance from Gaotai Airport () to Providenciales International Airport (PLS) is 8178 miles or 13161 kilometers or 7102 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Zhangye (Gaotai) ( China ) to Providenciales ( Turks and Caicos Islands )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zhangye (Gaotai) and Providenciales takes around 18 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gaotai Airport, Zhangye (Gaotai), China to Providenciales International Airport, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands is 18 hours 48 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - PLS

Kilometers		13161 km
Statute Miles		8178 miles
Nautical Miles		7102 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 48 minutes

Gaotai Airport to Providenciales International Airport Flight Route Map - to PLS Flight Path

Location of Gaotai Airport & Providenciales International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Zhangye (Gaotai) to Providenciales nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Zhangye (Gaotai), China and Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. .

Nonstop flight route between Zhangye (Gaotai), China and Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PLS

Time difference between Zhangye (Gaotai) (China) and Providenciales (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 10 Hours.
Providenciales time is 10 Hours behind Zhangye (Gaotai).

Location	Local Time
Zhangye (Gaotai) (China)	2026-04-02, 10:40:21 +06
Providenciales (Turks and Caicos Islands)	2026-04-02, 00:40:21 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gaotai Airport ( / ) Zhangye (Gaotai), China

Destination

Providenciales International Airport (PLS / MBPV) Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands