CTU
Chengdu
China
15,505 km
9,635 miles
XAU
Saul
GF
Distance
15,505 km
9,635 mi / 8,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
323°
northwest

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CTU XAU
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Saul Airport
IATA Code CTU XAU
ICAO Code ZUUU SOOS
City Chengdu Saul
Country China GF
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Cayenne
Elevation 1,625 ft 656 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 3.610000, -53.200000

Chengdu (CTU) to Saul (XAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Saul Airport (XAU) in Saul, GF is 15,505 kilometers (9,635 miles / 8,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 GF. 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 22:59 in Chengdu, it's 11:59 in Saul. 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.

The return flight from Saul (XAU) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 31° (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 Saul Airport (XAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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