CTU
Chengdu
China
14,565 km
9,050 miles
FEN
Fernando De Noronha
Brazil
Distance
14,565 km
9,050 mi / 7,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
294°
west northwest

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CTU FEN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Fernando de Noronha Airport
IATA Code CTU FEN
ICAO Code ZUUU SBFN
City Chengdu Fernando De Noronha
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Fortaleza
Elevation 1,625 ft 193 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -3.850000, -32.420000

Chengdu (CTU) to Fernando De Noronha (FEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Fernando de Noronha Airport (FEN) in Fernando De Noronha, Brazil is 14,565 kilometers (9,050 miles / 7,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Brazil. 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 19:30 in Chengdu, it's 08:30 in Fernando De Noronha. 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 1,432 feet between the two airports. Fernando de Noronha Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Fernando De Noronha (FEN) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 52° (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 Fernando de Noronha Airport (FEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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