CTU
Chengdu
China
16,344 km
10,156 miles
GPS
Baltra
Ecuador
Distance
16,344 km
10,156 mi / 8,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
27°
north northeast

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CTU GPS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Seymour Airport
IATA Code CTU GPS
ICAO Code ZUUU SEGS
City Chengdu Baltra
Country China Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Galapagos
Elevation 1,625 ft 207 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -0.450000, -90.270000

Chengdu (CTU) to Baltra (GPS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Seymour Airport (GPS) in Baltra, Ecuador is 16,344 kilometers (10,156 miles / 8,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Ecuador. 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 21:44 in Chengdu, it's 07:44 in Baltra. 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 1,418 feet between the two airports. Seymour Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Baltra (GPS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 337° (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 Seymour Airport (GPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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