CTU
Chengdu
China
18,018 km
11,196 miles
RBQ
Rurenabaque
Bolivia
Distance
18,018 km
11,196 mi / 9,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU RBQ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Rurenabaque Airport
IATA Code CTU RBQ
ICAO Code ZUUU SLRQ
City Chengdu Rurenabaque
Country China Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/La_Paz
Elevation 1,625 ft 676 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -14.430000, -67.500000

Chengdu (CTU) to Rurenabaque (RBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Rurenabaque Airport (RBQ) in Rurenabaque, Bolivia is 18,018 kilometers (11,196 miles / 9,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Bolivia. 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 03:07 in Chengdu, it's 15:07 in Rurenabaque. With a 12-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 Rurenabaque (RBQ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Rurenabaque Airport (RBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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