CJA
Cajamarca
Peru
17,396 km
10,810 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
17,396 km
10,810 mi / 9,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Lima
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

CJA CTU
Airport Name Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code CJA CTU
ICAO Code SPJR ZUUU
City Cajamarca Chengdu
Country Peru China
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 8,781 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates -7.140000, -78.490000 30.580000, 103.950000

Cajamarca (CJA) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport (CJA) in Cajamarca, Peru to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 17,396 kilometers (10,810 miles / 9,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Peru 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 09:40 in Cajamarca, it's 22:40 in Chengdu. With a 13-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 7,156 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits lower than Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Cajamarca (CJA) follows a heading of 6° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport (CJA) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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