CTU
Chengdu
China
16,522 km
10,266 miles
MAO
Manaus
Brazil
Distance
16,522 km
10,266 mi / 8,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
328°
north northwest

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CTU MAO
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Eduardo Gomes International Airport
IATA Code CTU MAO
ICAO Code ZUUU SBEG
City Chengdu Manaus
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Boa_Vista
Elevation 1,625 ft 264 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -3.040000, -60.050000

Chengdu (CTU) to Manaus (MAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) in Manaus, Brazil is 16,522 kilometers (10,266 miles / 8,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 20:08 in Chengdu, it's 08:08 in Manaus. 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 1,361 feet between the two airports. Eduardo Gomes International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Manaus (MAO) 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 Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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