CTU
Chengdu
China
19,251 km
11,962 miles
YAI
Chillan
Chile
Distance
19,251 km
11,962 mi / 10,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
208°
south southwest

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CTU YAI
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport
IATA Code CTU YAI
ICAO Code ZUUU SCCH
City Chengdu Chillan
Country China Chile
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Santiago
Elevation 1,625 ft 495 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -36.580000, -72.030000

Chengdu (CTU) to Chillan (YAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport (YAI) in Chillan, Chile is 19,251 kilometers (11,962 miles / 10,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 00:05 in Chengdu, it's 13:05 in Chillan. 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 1,130 feet between the two airports. Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Chillan (YAI) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 150° (south southeast). 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 Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport (YAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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