APU
Apucarana
Brazil
17,459 km
10,849 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
17,459 km
10,849 mi / 9,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APU CTU
Airport Name Apucarana Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code APU CTU
ICAO Code SSAP ZUUU
City Apucarana Chengdu
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,641 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates -23.610000, -51.380000 30.580000, 103.950000

Apucarana (APU) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Apucarana Airport (APU) in Apucarana, Brazil to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 17,459 kilometers (10,849 miles / 9,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Brazil 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 00:16 in Apucarana, it's 11:16 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 1,016 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits lower than Apucarana Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Apucarana (APU) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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