CTU
Chengdu
China
18,349 km
11,401 miles
PMY
Puerto Madryn
Argentina
Distance
18,349 km
11,401 mi / 9,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU PMY
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport El Tehuelche Airport
IATA Code CTU PMY
ICAO Code ZUUU SAVY
City Chengdu Puerto Madryn
Country China Argentina
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Argentina/Catamarca
Elevation 1,625 ft 427 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -42.760000, -65.100000

Chengdu (CTU) to Puerto Madryn (PMY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to El Tehuelche Airport (PMY) in Puerto Madryn, Argentina is 18,349 kilometers (11,401 miles / 9,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 Argentina. 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 23:52 in Chengdu, it's 12:52 in Puerto Madryn. 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 1,198 feet between the two airports. El Tehuelche Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Puerto Madryn (PMY) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 141° (southeast). 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 El Tehuelche Airport (PMY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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