CTU
Chengdu
China
19,084 km
11,858 miles
CVH
Lafontaine
Argentina
Distance
19,084 km
11,858 mi / 10,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
208°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU CVH
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Caviahue Airport
IATA Code CTU CVH
ICAO Code ZUUU SAHE
City Chengdu Lafontaine
Country China Argentina
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation 1,625 ft 5,435 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -37.850000, -71.010000

Chengdu (CTU) to Lafontaine (CVH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Caviahue Airport (CVH) in Lafontaine, Argentina is 19,084 kilometers (11,858 miles / 10,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 Argentina. 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 20:41 in Chengdu, it's 09:41 in Lafontaine. 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 3,810 feet between the two airports. Caviahue Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lafontaine (CVH) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 149° (south southeast). 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 Caviahue Airport (CVH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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