BVL
Baures
Bolivia
17,734 km
11,019 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
17,734 km
11,019 mi / 9,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/La_Paz
Heading
32°
north northeast

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BVL CTU
Airport Name Baures Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BVL CTU
ICAO Code SLBA ZUUU
City Baures Chengdu
Country Bolivia China
Timezone America/La_Paz Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 470 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates -13.580000, -63.580000 30.580000, 103.950000

Baures (BVL) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baures Airport (BVL) in Baures, Bolivia to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 17,734 kilometers (11,019 miles / 9,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Bolivia 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 03:35 in Baures, it's 15:35 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 1,155 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Baures Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Baures (BVL) follows a heading of 323° (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 Baures Airport (BVL) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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