CTU
Chengdu
China
15,890 km
9,874 miles
MEU
Almeirim
Brazil
Distance
15,890 km
9,874 mi / 8,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
319°
northwest

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CTU MEU
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Monte Dourado Airport
IATA Code CTU MEU
ICAO Code ZUUU SBMD
City Chengdu Almeirim
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Belem
Elevation 1,625 ft 677 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -0.890000, -52.600000

Chengdu (CTU) to Almeirim (MEU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Monte Dourado Airport (MEU) in Almeirim, Brazil is 15,890 kilometers (9,874 miles / 8,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 03:29 in Chengdu, it's 16:29 in Almeirim. 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.

The return flight from Almeirim (MEU) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 35° (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 Monte Dourado Airport (MEU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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