The flight distance from Santa Maria Airport (AJU) in Aracaju, Brazil to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 15,448 kilometers (9,599 miles / 8,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Brazil with China. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:25 in Aracaju, it's 23:25 in Chengdu. With a 11-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 1,602 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Santa Maria Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Aracaju (AJU) follows a heading of 290° (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 Santa Maria Airport (AJU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.