CTU
Chengdu
China
14,760 km
9,171 miles
GUA
Guatemala City
Guatemala
Distance
14,760 km
9,171 mi / 7,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
19°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

CTU GUA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport La Aurora Airport
IATA Code CTU GUA
ICAO Code ZUUU MGGT
City Chengdu Guatemala City
Country China Guatemala
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Guatemala
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,952 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 14.580000, -90.530000

Chengdu (CTU) to Guatemala City (GUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to La Aurora Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City, Guatemala is 14,760 kilometers (9,171 miles / 7,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 16:16 in Chengdu, it's 02:16 in Guatemala City. 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 3,327 feet between the two airports. La Aurora Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Guatemala City (GUA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 343° (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 La Aurora Airport (GUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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