CTU
Chengdu
China
19,239 km
11,955 miles
ESR
El Salvador
Chile
Distance
19,239 km
11,955 mi / 10,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
306°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

CTU ESR
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport
IATA Code CTU ESR
ICAO Code ZUUU SCES
City Chengdu El Salvador
Country China Chile
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Santiago
Elevation 1,625 ft 5,240 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -26.310000, -69.770000

Chengdu (CTU) to El Salvador (ESR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) in El Salvador, Chile is 19,239 kilometers (11,955 miles / 10,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Chile. 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 03:53 in Chengdu, it's 15:53 in El Salvador. 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 3,615 feet between the two airports. Ricardo Garcia Posada 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 El Salvador (ESR) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 51° (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 Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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