The flight distance from Alto Parnaiba Airport (APY) in Alto Parnaiba, Brazil to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 16,086 kilometers (9,995 miles / 8,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 12:38 in Alto Parnaiba, it's 23:38 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 Alto Parnaiba (APY) follows a heading of 301° (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 Alto Parnaiba Airport (APY) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.