CTU
Chengdu
China
16,310 km
10,135 miles
SJE
San Jose Del Guaviare
Colombia
Distance
16,310 km
10,135 mi / 8,807 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

CTU SJE
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport
IATA Code CTU SJE
ICAO Code ZUUU SKSJ
City Chengdu San Jose Del Guaviare
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 1,625 ft 605 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 2.580000, -72.640000

Chengdu (CTU) to San Jose Del Guaviare (SJE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport (SJE) in San Jose Del Guaviare, Colombia is 16,310 kilometers (10,135 miles / 8,807 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Colombia. 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 09:48 in Chengdu, it's 20:48 in San Jose Del Guaviare. 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 1,020 feet between the two airports. Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose Del Guaviare (SJE) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 5° (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 Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport (SJE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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