Airport Comparison
| 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.