CTU
Chengdu
China
18,966 km
11,785 miles
RLO
Merlo
Argentina
Distance
18,966 km
11,785 mi / 10,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU RLO
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Valle Del Conlara International Airport
IATA Code CTU RLO
ICAO Code ZUUU SAOS
City Chengdu Merlo
Country China Argentina
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Argentina/San_Luis
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -32.380000, -65.190000

Chengdu (CTU) to Merlo (RLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Valle Del Conlara International Airport (RLO) in Merlo, Argentina is 18,966 kilometers (11,785 miles / 10,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Argentina. 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 10:51 in Chengdu, it's 23:51 in Merlo. 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 Merlo (RLO) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 98° (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 Valle Del Conlara International Airport (RLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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