CTU
Chengdu
China
16,701 km
10,378 miles
TPN
Tiputini
Ecuador
Distance
16,701 km
10,378 mi / 9,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
359°
north

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CTU TPN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Tiputini Airport
IATA Code CTU TPN
ICAO Code ZUUU SETI
City Chengdu Tiputini
Country China Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,625 ft 997 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -0.780000, -75.530000

Chengdu (CTU) to Tiputini (TPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Tiputini Airport (TPN) in Tiputini, Ecuador is 16,701 kilometers (10,378 miles / 9,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Ecuador. 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 18:28 in Chengdu, it's 05:28 in Tiputini. 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 Tiputini (TPN) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 1° (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 Tiputini Airport (TPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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