CTU
Chengdu
China
18,408 km
11,438 miles
POI
Potosi
Bolivia
Distance
18,408 km
11,438 mi / 9,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU POI
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
IATA Code CTU POI
ICAO Code ZUUU SLPO
City Chengdu Potosi
Country China Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/La_Paz
Elevation 1,625 ft 12,913 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -19.540000, -65.720000

Chengdu (CTU) to Potosi (POI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia is 18,408 kilometers (11,438 miles / 9,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Bolivia. 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 12:50 in Chengdu, it's 00:50 in Potosi. 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 11,288 feet between the two airports. Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Potosi (POI) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 38° (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 Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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