BPS
Porto Seguro
Brazil
15,955 km
9,914 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
15,955 km
9,914 mi / 8,615 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Bahia
Heading
60°
east northeast

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BPS CTU
Airport Name Porto Seguro Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BPS CTU
ICAO Code SBPS ZUUU
City Porto Seguro Chengdu
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 168 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates -16.440000, -39.080000 30.580000, 103.950000

Porto Seguro (BPS) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Porto Seguro Airport (BPS) in Porto Seguro, Brazil to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 15,955 kilometers (9,914 miles / 8,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 13:10 in Porto Seguro, it's 00:10 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 1,457 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Porto Seguro Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Porto Seguro (BPS) follows a heading of 284° (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 Porto Seguro Airport (BPS) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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