CTU
Chengdu
China
18,754 km
11,653 miles
IQQ
Iquique
Chile
Distance
18,754 km
11,653 mi / 10,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU IQQ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Diego Aracena Airport
IATA Code CTU IQQ
ICAO Code ZUUU SCDA
City Chengdu Iquique
Country China Chile
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Santiago
Elevation 1,625 ft 155 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -20.540000, -70.180000

Chengdu (CTU) to Iquique (IQQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Diego Aracena Airport (IQQ) in Iquique, Chile is 18,754 kilometers (11,653 miles / 10,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Chile. 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 03:59 in Chengdu, it's 16:59 in Iquique. 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 1,470 feet between the two airports. Diego Aracena Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Iquique (IQQ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 27° (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 Diego Aracena Airport (IQQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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