CTU
Chengdu
China
18,250 km
11,340 miles
CYR
Colonia
Uruguay
Distance
18,250 km
11,340 mi / 9,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
251°
west southwest

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CTU CYR
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Laguna de Los Patos International Airport
IATA Code CTU CYR
ICAO Code ZUUU SUCA
City Chengdu Colonia
Country China Uruguay
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Montevideo
Elevation 1,625 ft 66 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -34.460000, -57.770000

Chengdu (CTU) to Colonia (CYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Laguna de Los Patos International Airport (CYR) in Colonia, Uruguay is 18,250 kilometers (11,340 miles / 9,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 China with Uruguay. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:26 in Chengdu, it's 06:26 in Colonia. 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 1,559 feet between the two airports. Laguna de Los Patos International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Colonia (CYR) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 99° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Laguna de Los Patos International Airport (CYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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