CTU
Chengdu
China
15,339 km
9,531 miles
FMG
Brasilito
Costa Rica
Distance
15,339 km
9,531 mi / 8,282 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
14°
north northeast

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CTU FMG
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Flamingo Airport
IATA Code CTU FMG
ICAO Code ZUUU MRFL
City Chengdu Brasilito
Country China Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,625 ft 270 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 10.420000, -85.780000

Chengdu (CTU) to Brasilito (FMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Flamingo Airport (FMG) in Brasilito, Costa Rica is 15,339 kilometers (9,531 miles / 8,282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:04 in Chengdu, it's 14:04 in Brasilito. With a 14-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 1,355 feet between the two airports. Flamingo Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Brasilito (FMG) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 347° (north northwest). 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 Flamingo Airport (FMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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