Airport Comparison
| BLA | CTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | General Jose Antonio Anzoategui International Airport | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport |
| IATA Code | BLA | CTU |
| ICAO Code | SVBC | ZUUU |
| City | Barcelona | Chengdu |
| Country | Venezuela | China |
| Timezone | America/Caracas | Asia/Shanghai |
| Elevation | 26 ft | 1,625 ft |
| Coordinates | 10.110000, -64.690000 | 30.580000, 103.950000 |
Barcelona (BLA) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from General Jose Antonio Anzoategui International Airport (BLA) in Barcelona, Venezuela to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 15,331 kilometers (9,526 miles / 8,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.
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 Venezuela 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 00:18 in Barcelona, it's 12:18 in Chengdu. With a 12-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 1,599 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than General Jose Antonio Anzoategui International Airport.
The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Barcelona (BLA) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 General Jose Antonio Anzoategui International Airport (BLA) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.