CTU
Chengdu
China
17,869 km
11,103 miles
ELO
El Dorado
Argentina
Distance
17,869 km
11,103 mi / 9,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
277°
west

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CTU ELO
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport El Dorado Airport
IATA Code CTU ELO
ICAO Code ZUUU SATD
City Chengdu El Dorado
Country China Argentina
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 1,625 ft 685 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -26.400000, -54.570000

Chengdu (CTU) to El Dorado (ELO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to El Dorado Airport (ELO) in El Dorado, Argentina is 17,869 kilometers (11,103 miles / 9,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Argentina. 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 05:48 in Chengdu, it's 18:48 in El Dorado. 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 El Dorado (ELO) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). 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 El Dorado Airport (ELO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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