CTU
Chengdu
China
16,568 km
10,295 miles
VLP
Vila Rica
Brazil
Distance
16,568 km
10,295 mi / 8,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
306°
northwest

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CTU VLP
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Vila Rica Airport
IATA Code CTU VLP
ICAO Code ZUUU SWVC
City Chengdu Vila Rica
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Cuiaba
Elevation 1,625 ft 892 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -9.980000, -51.140000

Chengdu (CTU) to Vila Rica (VLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Vila Rica Airport (VLP) in Vila Rica, Brazil is 16,568 kilometers (10,295 miles / 8,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 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 03:44 in Chengdu, it's 15:44 in Vila Rica. 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 Vila Rica (VLP) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 45° (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 Vila Rica Airport (VLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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