CTU
Chengdu
China
16,969 km
10,544 miles
ETR
Santa Rosa
Ecuador
Distance
16,969 km
10,544 mi / 9,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CTU ETR
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Coronel Artilleria Victor Larrea Airport
IATA Code CTU ETR
ICAO Code ZUUU SERO
City Chengdu Santa Rosa
Country China Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,625 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -3.440000, -79.980000

Chengdu (CTU) to Santa Rosa (ETR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Coronel Artilleria Victor Larrea Airport (ETR) in Santa Rosa, Ecuador is 16,969 kilometers (10,544 miles / 9,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 Ecuador. 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 17:55 in Chengdu, it's 04:55 in Santa Rosa. With a 13-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 1,455 feet between the two airports. Coronel Artilleria Victor Larrea Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Rosa (ETR) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 353° (north). 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 Coronel Artilleria Victor Larrea Airport (ETR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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