CTU
Chengdu
China
17,742 km
11,025 miles
SJB
San Joaquin
Bolivia
Distance
17,742 km
11,025 mi / 9,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU SJB
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport San Joaquin Airport
IATA Code CTU SJB
ICAO Code ZUUU SLJO
City Chengdu San Joaquin
Country China Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/La_Paz
Elevation 1,625 ft 456 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -13.050000, -64.660000

Chengdu (CTU) to San Joaquin (SJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to San Joaquin Airport (SJB) in San Joaquin, Bolivia is 17,742 kilometers (11,025 miles / 9,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Bolivia. 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 08:56 in Chengdu, it's 20:56 in San Joaquin. 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 1,169 feet between the two airports. San Joaquin Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from San Joaquin (SJB) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 29° (north northeast). 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 San Joaquin Airport (SJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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