AQA
Araraquara
Brazil
17,073 km
10,609 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
17,073 km
10,609 mi / 9,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AQA CTU
Airport Name Araraquara Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code AQA CTU
ICAO Code SBAQ ZUUU
City Araraquara Chengdu
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,334 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates -21.810000, -48.130000 30.580000, 103.950000

Araraquara (AQA) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Araraquara Airport (AQA) in Araraquara, Brazil to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 17,073 kilometers (10,609 miles / 9,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 17:16 in Araraquara, it's 04:16 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.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Araraquara (AQA) follows a heading of 283° (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 Araraquara Airport (AQA) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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