CTU
Chengdu
China
18,505 km
11,498 miles
TCQ
Tacna
Peru
Distance
18,505 km
11,498 mi / 9,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU TCQ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport
IATA Code CTU TCQ
ICAO Code ZUUU SPTN
City Chengdu Tacna
Country China Peru
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Lima
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,538 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -18.050000, -70.280000

Chengdu (CTU) to Tacna (TCQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) in Tacna, Peru is 18,505 kilometers (11,498 miles / 9,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 Peru. 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 09:16 in Chengdu, it's 20:16 in Tacna. 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.

The return flight from Tacna (TCQ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 22° (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 Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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