BVK
Itenes
Bolivia
17,740 km
11,023 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
17,740 km
11,023 mi / 9,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/La_Paz
Heading
32°
north northeast

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BVK CTU
Airport Name Huacaraje Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BVK CTU
ICAO Code SLHJ ZUUU
City Itenes Chengdu
Country Bolivia China
Timezone America/La_Paz Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 846 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates -13.550000, -63.750000 30.580000, 103.950000

Itenes (BVK) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Huacaraje Airport (BVK) in Itenes, Bolivia to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 17,740 kilometers (11,023 miles / 9,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Bolivia 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 09:32 in Itenes, it's 21:32 in Chengdu. With a 12-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 Itenes (BVK) follows a heading of 324° (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 Huacaraje Airport (BVK) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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