CTU
Chengdu
China
17,042 km
10,589 miles
QGB
Limeira
Brazil
Distance
17,042 km
10,589 mi / 9,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
280°
west

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CTU QGB
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Limeira Airport
IATA Code CTU QGB
ICAO Code ZUUU SDYM
City Chengdu Limeira
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,172 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -22.600000, -47.410000

Chengdu (CTU) to Limeira (QGB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Limeira Airport (QGB) in Limeira, Brazil is 17,042 kilometers (10,589 miles / 9,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 00:13 in Chengdu, it's 13:13 in Limeira. 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 Limeira (QGB) 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 Limeira Airport (QGB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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