CTU
Chengdu
China
18,383 km
11,422 miles
VLM
Villamontes
Bolivia
Distance
18,383 km
11,422 mi / 9,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU VLM
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport
IATA Code CTU VLM
ICAO Code ZUUU SLVM
City Chengdu Villamontes
Country China Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/La_Paz
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,305 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -21.260000, -63.410000

Chengdu (CTU) to Villamontes (VLM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport (VLM) in Villamontes, Bolivia is 18,383 kilometers (11,422 miles / 9,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Bolivia. 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 06:10 in Chengdu, it's 18:10 in Villamontes. With a 12-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 Villamontes (VLM) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 48° (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 Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport (VLM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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