ASU
Asuncion
Paraguay
18,103 km
11,249 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
18,103 km
11,249 mi / 9,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Asuncion
Heading
68°
east northeast

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ASU CTU
Airport Name Silvio Pettirossi International Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code ASU CTU
ICAO Code SGAS ZUUU
City Asuncion Chengdu
Country Paraguay China
Timezone America/Asuncion Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 292 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates -25.240000, -57.520000 30.580000, 103.950000

Asuncion (ASU) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) in Asuncion, Paraguay to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 18,103 kilometers (11,249 miles / 9,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Paraguay 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 16:13 in Asuncion, it's 03:13 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 1,333 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Silvio Pettirossi International Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Asuncion (ASU) follows a heading of 284° (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 Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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