The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil is 16,587 kilometers (10,307 miles / 8,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 02:50 in Chengdu, it's 15:50 in Belo Horizonte. 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 Belo Horizonte (PLU) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.