CTU
Chengdu
China
15,082 km
9,371 miles
FOR
Fortaleza
Brazil
Distance
15,082 km
9,371 mi / 8,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU FOR
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Pinto Martins International Airport
IATA Code CTU FOR
ICAO Code ZUUU SBFZ
City Chengdu Fortaleza
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Fortaleza
Elevation 1,625 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -3.780000, -38.530000

Chengdu (CTU) to Fortaleza (FOR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) in Fortaleza, Brazil is 15,082 kilometers (9,371 miles / 8,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 21:36 in Chengdu, it's 10:36 in Fortaleza. 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 1,543 feet between the two airports. Pinto Martins International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Fortaleza (FOR) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 49° (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 Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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