CTU
Chengdu
China
15,502 km
9,633 miles
PHI
Pinheiro
Brazil
Distance
15,502 km
9,633 mi / 8,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
308°
northwest

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CTU PHI
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Pinheiro Airport
IATA Code CTU PHI
ICAO Code ZUUU SNYE
City Chengdu Pinheiro
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Fortaleza
Elevation 1,625 ft 125 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -2.480000, -45.070000

Chengdu (CTU) to Pinheiro (PHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Pinheiro Airport (PHI) in Pinheiro, Brazil is 15,502 kilometers (9,633 miles / 8,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 23:16 in Chengdu, it's 12:16 in Pinheiro. 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 1,500 feet between the two airports. Pinheiro Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Pinheiro (PHI) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 43° (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 Pinheiro Airport (PHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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