CTU
Chengdu
China
16,776 km
10,424 miles
PTZ
Shell Mera
Ecuador
Distance
16,776 km
10,424 mi / 9,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CTU PTZ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Rio Amazonas Airport
IATA Code CTU PTZ
ICAO Code ZUUU SESM
City Chengdu Shell Mera
Country China Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,465 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -1.510000, -78.060000

Chengdu (CTU) to Shell Mera (PTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador is 16,776 kilometers (10,424 miles / 9,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Ecuador. 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 10:24 in Chengdu, it's 21:24 in Shell Mera. With a 13-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 1,840 feet between the two airports. Rio Amazonas Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Shell Mera (PTZ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 356° (north). 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 Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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