CTU
Chengdu
China
18,675 km
11,604 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
18,675 km
11,604 mi / 10,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
188°
south

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CTU WCA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code CTU WCA
ICAO Code ZUUU SCST
City Chengdu Castro
Country China Chile
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Santiago
Elevation 1,625 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Chengdu (CTU) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 18,675 kilometers (11,604 miles / 10,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

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 Chile. 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 20:55 in Chengdu, it's 09:55 in Castro. 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 1,474 feet between the two airports. Gamboa Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Castro (WCA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 171° (south). 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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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