CTU
Chengdu
China
17,087 km
10,618 miles
SOD
Sorocaba
Brazil
Distance
17,087 km
10,618 mi / 9,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
279°
west

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CTU SOD
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sorocaba Airport
IATA Code CTU SOD
ICAO Code ZUUU SDCO
City Chengdu Sorocaba
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,077 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -23.480000, -47.490000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sorocaba (SOD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sorocaba Airport (SOD) in Sorocaba, Brazil is 17,087 kilometers (10,618 miles / 9,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Brazil. 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 04:59 in Chengdu, it's 17:59 in Sorocaba. 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 Sorocaba (SOD) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Sorocaba Airport (SOD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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