CTU
Chengdu
China
15,230 km
9,464 miles
CUP
Carupano
Venezuela
Distance
15,230 km
9,464 mi / 8,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU CUP
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport General Francisco Bermudez Airport
IATA Code CTU CUP
ICAO Code ZUUU SVCP
City Chengdu Carupano
Country China Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Caracas
Elevation 1,625 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 10.660000, -63.260000

Chengdu (CTU) to Carupano (CUP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to General Francisco Bermudez Airport (CUP) in Carupano, Venezuela is 15,230 kilometers (9,464 miles / 8,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:11 in Chengdu, it's 10:11 in Carupano. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,592 feet between the two airports. General Francisco Bermudez Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Carupano (CUP) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 16° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and General Francisco Bermudez Airport (CUP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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