CTU
Chengdu
China
15,712 km
9,763 miles
KAV
Kavanayen Airport
Venezuela
Distance
15,712 km
9,763 mi / 8,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU KAV
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kavanayen Airport
IATA Code CTU KAV
ICAO Code ZUUU SVKA
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Caracas
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,900 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 5.630000, -61.780000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kavanayen Airport (KAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kavanayen Airport (KAV) in Kavanayen Airport, Venezuela is 15,712 kilometers (9,763 miles / 8,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Venezuela. 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 11:07 in Chengdu, it's 23:07 in Kavanayen Airport. With a 12-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 2,275 feet between the two airports. Kavanayen Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Kavanayen Airport (KAV) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 20° (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 Kavanayen Airport (KAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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