AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
18,307 km
11,376 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
18,307 km
11,376 mi / 9,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
100°
east

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AEP CTU
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code AEP CTU
ICAO Code SABE ZUUU
City Buenos Aires Chengdu
Country Argentina China
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 18 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 30.580000, 103.950000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 18,307 kilometers (11,376 miles / 9,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:28 in Buenos Aires, it's 16:28 in Chengdu. 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 1,607 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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