CTU
Chengdu
China
14,531 km
9,029 miles
FRS
San Benito
Guatemala
Distance
14,531 km
9,029 mi / 7,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU FRS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Mundo Maya International Airport
IATA Code CTU FRS
ICAO Code ZUUU MGTK
City Chengdu San Benito
Country China Guatemala
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Guatemala
Elevation 1,625 ft 427 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 16.910000, -89.870000

Chengdu (CTU) to San Benito (FRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS) in San Benito, Guatemala is 14,531 kilometers (9,029 miles / 7,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Guatemala. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:42 in Chengdu, it's 00:42 in San Benito. With a 14-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 1,198 feet between the two airports. Mundo Maya International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from San Benito (FRS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). 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 Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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