The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Flores Airport (FLW) in Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal is 10,950 kilometers (6,804 miles / 5,912 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 01:24 in Chengdu, it's 16:24 in Santa Cruz das Flores. 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 1,513 feet between the two airports. Flores Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Cruz das Flores (FLW) 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 Flores Airport (FLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.