CTU
Chengdu
China
15,505 km
9,634 miles
GSI
Grand-Santi
GF
Distance
15,505 km
9,634 mi / 8,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
325°
northwest

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CTU GSI
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Grand-Santi Airport
IATA Code CTU GSI
ICAO Code ZUUU SOGS
City Chengdu Grand-Santi
Country China GF
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Cayenne
Elevation 1,625 ft 207 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 4.290000, -54.370000

Chengdu (CTU) to Grand-Santi (GSI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Grand-Santi Airport (GSI) in Grand-Santi, GF is 15,505 kilometers (9,634 miles / 8,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 GF. 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 17:09 in Chengdu, it's 06:09 in Grand-Santi. 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 1,418 feet between the two airports. Grand-Santi Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Grand-Santi (GSI) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Grand-Santi Airport (GSI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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