CTU
Chengdu
China
10,930 km
6,792 miles
CVU
Corvo
Portugal
Distance
10,930 km
6,792 mi / 5,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
327°
north northwest

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CTU CVU
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Corvo Airport
IATA Code CTU CVU
ICAO Code ZUUU LPCR
City Chengdu Corvo
Country China Portugal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 1,625 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 39.670000, -31.110000

Chengdu (CTU) to Corvo (CVU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Corvo Airport (CVU) in Corvo, Portugal is 10,930 kilometers (6,792 miles / 5,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:04 in Chengdu, it's 11:04 in Corvo. With a 9-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 1,625 feet between the two airports. Corvo Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Corvo (CVU) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 38° (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 Corvo Airport (CVU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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