CTU
Chengdu
China
15,680 km
9,743 miles
LFR
La Fria Airport
Venezuela
Distance
15,680 km
9,743 mi / 8,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

CTU LFR
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport La Fria Airport
IATA Code CTU LFR
ICAO Code ZUUU SVLF
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Caracas
Elevation 1,625 ft 305 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 8.240000, -72.270000

Chengdu (CTU) to La Fria Airport (LFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to La Fria Airport (LFR) in La Fria Airport, Venezuela is 15,680 kilometers (9,743 miles / 8,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 05:33 in Chengdu, it's 17:33 in La Fria 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 1,320 feet between the two airports. La Fria Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from La Fria Airport (LFR) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 5° (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 La Fria Airport (LFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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