CTU
Chengdu
China
17,048 km
10,593 miles
QIQ
Rio Claro
Brazil
Distance
17,048 km
10,593 mi / 9,205 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

CTU QIQ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Rio Claro Airport
IATA Code CTU QIQ
ICAO Code ZUUU SDRK
City Chengdu Rio Claro
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,991 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -22.430000, -47.560000

Chengdu (CTU) to Rio Claro (QIQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Rio Claro Airport (QIQ) in Rio Claro, Brazil is 17,048 kilometers (10,593 miles / 9,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 23:28 in Chengdu, it's 12:28 in Rio Claro. 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 Rio Claro (QIQ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 66° (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 Rio Claro Airport (QIQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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