The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Las Flores Airport (ELB) in El Banco, Colombia is 15,603 kilometers (9,695 miles / 8,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Colombia. 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 21:14 in Chengdu, it's 08:14 in El Banco. 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 1,514 feet between the two airports. Las Flores Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from El Banco (ELB) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 3° (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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Las Flores Airport (ELB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.