CTU
Chengdu
China
15,641 km
9,719 miles
QGS
Alagoinhas
Brazil
Distance
15,641 km
9,719 mi / 8,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU QGS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Alagoinhas Airport
IATA Code CTU QGS
ICAO Code ZUUU SDUO
City Chengdu Alagoinhas
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bahia
Elevation 1,625 ft 568 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -12.180000, -38.380000

Chengdu (CTU) to Alagoinhas (QGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Alagoinhas Airport (QGS) in Alagoinhas, Brazil is 15,641 kilometers (9,719 miles / 8,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 03:56 in Chengdu, it's 16:56 in Alagoinhas. 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 1,057 feet between the two airports. Alagoinhas Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Alagoinhas (QGS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 56° (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 Alagoinhas Airport (QGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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