The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) in Santa Cruz, Argentina is 17,765 kilometers (11,039 miles / 9,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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 09:57 in Chengdu, it's 22:57 in Santa Cruz. 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 1,261 feet between the two airports. Santa Cruz Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Cruz (RZA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 161° (south southeast). 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 Cruz Airport (RZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.