CTU
Chengdu
China
17,924 km
11,137 miles
JAU
Jauja
Peru
Distance
17,924 km
11,137 mi / 9,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

CTU JAU
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Francisco Carle Airport
IATA Code CTU JAU
ICAO Code ZUUU SPJJ
City Chengdu Jauja
Country China Peru
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Lima
Elevation 1,625 ft 11,034 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -11.780000, -75.470000

Chengdu (CTU) to Jauja (JAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) in Jauja, Peru is 17,924 kilometers (11,137 miles / 9,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 07:37 in Chengdu, it's 18:37 in Jauja. 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 9,409 feet between the two airports. Francisco Carle Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jauja (JAU) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 2° (north). 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 Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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