The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) in Río Hato, Panama is 15,661 kilometers (9,731 miles / 8,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:43 in Chengdu, it's 11:43 in Río Hato. With a 13-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 1,520 feet between the two airports. Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Río Hato (RIH) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 354° (north). 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 Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.