CTU
Chengdu
China
16,993 km
10,559 miles
SSZ
Guaruja
Brazil
Distance
16,993 km
10,559 mi / 9,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

CTU SSZ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Base Aerea de Santos Airport
IATA Code CTU SSZ
ICAO Code ZUUU SBST
City Chengdu Guaruja
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,625 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -23.930000, -46.300000

Chengdu (CTU) to Guaruja (SSZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Base Aerea de Santos Airport (SSZ) in Guaruja, Brazil is 16,993 kilometers (10,559 miles / 9,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 15:29 in Chengdu, it's 04:29 in Guaruja. 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 1,615 feet between the two airports. Base Aerea de Santos Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Guaruja (SSZ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 69° (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 Base Aerea de Santos Airport (SSZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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