CTU
Chengdu
China
17,743 km
11,025 miles
QGA
Guaira
Brazil
Distance
17,743 km
11,025 mi / 9,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
283°
west northwest

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CTU QGA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Guaira Airport
IATA Code CTU QGA
ICAO Code ZUUU SSGY
City Chengdu Guaira
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,625 ft 889 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -24.080000, -54.190000

Chengdu (CTU) to Guaira (QGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Guaira Airport (QGA) in Guaira, Brazil is 17,743 kilometers (11,025 miles / 9,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, 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 02:32 in Chengdu, it's 15:32 in Guaira. 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 Guaira (QGA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 67° (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 Guaira Airport (QGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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