CTU
Chengdu
China
15,275 km
9,492 miles
PHB
Parnaiba
Brazil
Distance
15,275 km
9,492 mi / 8,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
304°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU PHB
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Prefeito Doutor Joao Silva Filho Airport
IATA Code CTU PHB
ICAO Code ZUUU SBPB
City Chengdu Parnaiba
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Fortaleza
Elevation 1,625 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -2.890000, -41.730000

Chengdu (CTU) to Parnaiba (PHB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Prefeito Doutor Joao Silva Filho Airport (PHB) in Parnaiba, Brazil is 15,275 kilometers (9,492 miles / 8,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 11:05 in Chengdu, it's 00:05 in Parnaiba. 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 1,609 feet between the two airports. Prefeito Doutor Joao Silva Filho Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Parnaiba (PHB) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 46° (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 Prefeito Doutor Joao Silva Filho Airport (PHB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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