BQQ
Barra
Brazil
15,992 km
9,937 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
15,992 km
9,937 mi / 8,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Bahia
Heading
52°
northeast

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BQQ CTU
Airport Name Barra Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BQQ CTU
ICAO Code SNBX ZUUU
City Barra Chengdu
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,345 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates -11.080000, -43.150000 30.580000, 103.950000

Barra (BQQ) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barra Airport (BQQ) in Barra, Brazil to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 15,992 kilometers (9,937 miles / 8,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 08:34 in Barra, it's 19:34 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 Barra (BQQ) follows a heading of 295° (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 Barra Airport (BQQ) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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