CTU
Chengdu
China
15,931 km
9,899 miles
IMP
Imperatriz
Brazil
Distance
15,931 km
9,899 mi / 8,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU IMP
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport
IATA Code CTU IMP
ICAO Code ZUUU SBIZ
City Chengdu Imperatriz
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Fortaleza
Elevation 1,625 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -5.530000, -47.460000

Chengdu (CTU) to Imperatriz (IMP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport (IMP) in Imperatriz, Brazil is 15,931 kilometers (9,899 miles / 8,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 01:30 in Chengdu, it's 14:30 in Imperatriz. 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 1,193 feet between the two airports. Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Imperatriz (IMP) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 44° (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 Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport (IMP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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