CTU
Chengdu
China
16,529 km
10,271 miles
PLL
Manaus
Brazil
Distance
16,529 km
10,271 mi / 8,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU PLL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Ponta Pelada Airport
IATA Code CTU PLL
ICAO Code ZUUU SBMN
City Chengdu Manaus
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Manaus
Elevation 1,625 ft 267 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -3.150000, -59.990000

Chengdu (CTU) to Manaus (PLL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) in Manaus, Brazil is 16,529 kilometers (10,271 miles / 8,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 02:45 in Chengdu, it's 14:45 in Manaus. 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 1,358 feet between the two airports. Ponta Pelada Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Manaus (PLL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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