AAZ
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
14,698 km
9,133 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
14,698 km
9,133 mi / 7,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Guatemala
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AAZ CTU
Airport Name Quezaltenango Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code AAZ CTU
ICAO Code MGQZ ZUUU
City Quezaltenango Chengdu
Country Guatemala China
Timezone America/Guatemala Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,779 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 14.870000, -91.500000 30.580000, 103.950000

Quezaltenango (AAZ) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 14,698 kilometers (9,133 miles / 7,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Guatemala with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:39 in Quezaltenango, it's 22:39 in Chengdu. With a 14-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 6,154 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 20° (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 Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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