CTU
Chengdu
China
15,707 km
9,760 miles
MCP
Macapa
Brazil
Distance
15,707 km
9,760 mi / 8,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU MCP
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Alberto Alcolumbre Airport
IATA Code CTU MCP
ICAO Code ZUUU SBMQ
City Chengdu Macapa
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Belem
Elevation 1,625 ft 56 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 0.050000, -51.070000

Chengdu (CTU) to Macapa (MCP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Alberto Alcolumbre Airport (MCP) in Macapa, Brazil is 15,707 kilometers (9,760 miles / 8,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 21:28 in Chengdu, it's 10:28 in Macapa. 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 1,569 feet between the two airports. Alberto Alcolumbre Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Macapa (MCP) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 36° (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 Alberto Alcolumbre Airport (MCP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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