CTU
Chengdu
China
18,231 km
11,328 miles
JUL
Juliaca
Peru
Distance
18,231 km
11,328 mi / 9,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU JUL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Inca Manco Capac International Airport
IATA Code CTU JUL
ICAO Code ZUUU SPJL
City Chengdu Juliaca
Country China Peru
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Lima
Elevation 1,625 ft 12,552 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -15.470000, -70.160000

Chengdu (CTU) to Juliaca (JUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Inca Manco Capac International Airport (JUL) in Juliaca, Peru is 18,231 kilometers (11,328 miles / 9,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Peru. 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 05:27 in Chengdu, it's 16:27 in Juliaca. With a 13-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 10,927 feet between the two airports. Inca Manco Capac International Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Juliaca (JUL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 19° (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 Inca Manco Capac International Airport (JUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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