The flight distance from El Loa Airport (CJC) in Calama, Chile to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 18,870 kilometers (11,725 miles / 10,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Chile 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 09:05 in Calama, it's 21:05 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 5,918 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits lower than El Loa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Calama (CJC) follows a heading of 320° (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 El Loa Airport (CJC) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.