The flight distance from Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) in San Rafael, Argentina to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 19,171 kilometers (11,913 miles / 10,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 17:09 in San Rafael, it's 04:09 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.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to San Rafael (AFA) follows a heading of 236° (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 Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.