CTU
Chengdu
China
15,011 km
9,327 miles
JPA
Joao Pessoa
Brazil
Distance
15,011 km
9,327 mi / 8,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU JPA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Presidente Castro Pinto Airport
IATA Code CTU JPA
ICAO Code ZUUU SBJP
City Chengdu Joao Pessoa
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Fortaleza
Elevation 1,625 ft 217 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -7.150000, -34.950000

Chengdu (CTU) to Joao Pessoa (JPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Presidente Castro Pinto Airport (JPA) in Joao Pessoa, Brazil is 15,011 kilometers (9,327 miles / 8,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 14:24 in Chengdu, it's 03:24 in Joao Pessoa. 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 1,408 feet between the two airports. Presidente Castro Pinto Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Joao Pessoa (JPA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 53° (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 Presidente Castro Pinto Airport (JPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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