APX
Arapongas
Brazil
17,458 km
10,848 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
17,458 km
10,848 mi / 9,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APX CTU
Airport Name Arapongas Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code APX CTU
ICAO Code SSOG ZUUU
City Arapongas Chengdu
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,599 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates -23.350000, -51.490000 30.580000, 103.950000

Arapongas (APX) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arapongas Airport (APX) in Arapongas, Brazil to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 17,458 kilometers (10,848 miles / 9,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 16:20 in Arapongas, it's 03:20 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.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Arapongas (APX) follows a heading of 282° (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 Arapongas Airport (APX) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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