CTU
Chengdu
China
17,331 km
10,769 miles
FLN
Florianopolis
Brazil
Distance
17,331 km
10,769 mi / 9,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

CTU FLN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Hercilio Luz International Airport
IATA Code CTU FLN
ICAO Code ZUUU SBFL
City Chengdu Florianopolis
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,625 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -27.670000, -48.550000

Chengdu (CTU) to Florianopolis (FLN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN) in Florianopolis, Brazil is 17,331 kilometers (10,769 miles / 9,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Brazil. 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 06:48 in Chengdu, it's 19:48 in Florianopolis. 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 1,609 feet between the two airports. Hercilio Luz International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Florianopolis (FLN) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 76° (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 Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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