The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Mercedes Airport (MDX) in Mercedes, Argentina is 18,279 kilometers (11,358 miles / 9,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Argentina. 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 01:44 in Chengdu, it's 14:44 in Mercedes. 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 1,267 feet between the two airports. Mercedes Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Mercedes (MDX) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Mercedes Airport (MDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.