CTU
Chengdu
China
17,219 km
10,700 miles
JLS
Jales
Brazil
Distance
17,219 km
10,700 mi / 9,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU JLS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Jales Airport
IATA Code CTU JLS
ICAO Code ZUUU SDJL
City Chengdu Jales
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,496 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -20.290000, -50.550000

Chengdu (CTU) to Jales (JLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Jales Airport (JLS) in Jales, Brazil is 17,219 kilometers (10,700 miles / 9,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 18:59 in Chengdu, it's 07:59 in Jales. 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.

The return flight from Jales (JLS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 61° (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 Jales Airport (JLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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