CTU
Chengdu
China
17,866 km
11,102 miles
RIA
Santa Maria
Brazil
Distance
17,866 km
11,102 mi / 9,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

CTU RIA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Santa Maria Airport
IATA Code CTU RIA
ICAO Code ZUUU SBSM
City Chengdu Santa Maria
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,625 ft 287 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -29.710000, -53.690000

Chengdu (CTU) to Santa Maria (RIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Santa Maria Airport (RIA) in Santa Maria, Brazil is 17,866 kilometers (11,102 miles / 9,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 02:02 in Chengdu, it's 15:02 in Santa Maria. 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 1,338 feet between the two airports. Santa Maria Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Maria (RIA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 82° (east). 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 Santa Maria Airport (RIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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