CTU
Chengdu
China
18,506 km
11,499 miles
ILQ
Ilo
Peru
Distance
18,506 km
11,499 mi / 9,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
341°
north northwest

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CTU ILQ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Ilo Airport
IATA Code CTU ILQ
ICAO Code ZUUU SPLO
City Chengdu Ilo
Country China Peru
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Lima
Elevation 1,625 ft 72 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -17.700000, -71.340000

Chengdu (CTU) to Ilo (ILQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Ilo Airport (ILQ) in Ilo, Peru is 18,506 kilometers (11,499 miles / 9,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Peru. 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 04:30 in Chengdu, it's 15:30 in Ilo. With a 13-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 1,553 feet between the two airports. Ilo Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Ilo (ILQ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 18° (north 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 Ilo Airport (ILQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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