BEL
Belem
Brazil
15,659 km
9,730 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
15,659 km
9,730 mi / 8,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Belem
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BEL CTU
Airport Name Val de Cans/Julio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BEL CTU
ICAO Code SBBE ZUUU
City Belem Chengdu
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Belem Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 54 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates -1.380000, -48.480000 30.580000, 103.950000

Belem (BEL) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Val de Cans/Julio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (BEL) in Belem, Brazil to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 15,659 kilometers (9,730 miles / 8,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 19:13 in Belem, it's 06:13 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 1,571 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Val de Cans/Julio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Belem (BEL) follows a heading of 313° (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 Val de Cans/Julio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (BEL) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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