CTU
Chengdu
China
17,624 km
10,951 miles
MQK
San Matias
Bolivia
Distance
17,624 km
10,951 mi / 9,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU MQK
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport San Matias Airport
IATA Code CTU MQK
ICAO Code ZUUU SLTI
City Chengdu San Matias
Country China Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/La_Paz
Elevation 1,625 ft 403 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -16.340000, -58.400000

Chengdu (CTU) to San Matias (MQK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to San Matias Airport (MQK) in San Matias, Bolivia is 17,624 kilometers (10,951 miles / 9,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Bolivia. 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 03:26 in Chengdu, it's 15:26 in San Matias. 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 1,222 feet between the two airports. San Matias Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from San Matias (MQK) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 45° (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 San Matias Airport (MQK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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