CTU
Chengdu
China
15,451 km
9,601 miles
PAV
Paulo Afonso
Brazil
Distance
15,451 km
9,601 mi / 8,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU PAV
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Paulo Afonso Airport
IATA Code CTU PAV
ICAO Code ZUUU SBUF
City Chengdu Paulo Afonso
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Maceio
Elevation 1,625 ft 883 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -9.400000, -38.250000

Chengdu (CTU) to Paulo Afonso (PAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) in Paulo Afonso, Brazil is 15,451 kilometers (9,601 miles / 8,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 22:50 in Chengdu, it's 11:50 in Paulo Afonso. 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 Paulo Afonso (PAV) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 53° (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 Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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