The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Santa Barbara de Barinas Airport (SBB) in Santa Barbara, Venezuela is 15,716 kilometers (9,765 miles / 8,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Venezuela. 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 02:05 in Chengdu, it's 14:05 in Santa Barbara. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,035 feet between the two airports. Santa Barbara de Barinas Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Barbara (SBB) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 7° (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 Santa Barbara de Barinas Airport (SBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.