CTU
Chengdu
China
15,332 km
9,527 miles
QIG
Iguatu
Brazil
Distance
15,332 km
9,527 mi / 8,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
298°
west northwest

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CTU QIG
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Iguatu Airport
IATA Code CTU QIG
ICAO Code ZUUU SNIG
City Chengdu Iguatu
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Fortaleza
Elevation 1,625 ft 699 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -6.350000, -39.290000

Chengdu (CTU) to Iguatu (QIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Iguatu Airport (QIG) in Iguatu, Brazil is 15,332 kilometers (9,527 miles / 8,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 18:39 in Chengdu, it's 07:39 in Iguatu. 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 Iguatu (QIG) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 50° (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 Iguatu Airport (QIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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