CTU
Chengdu
China
16,550 km
10,284 miles
LEP
Leopoldina
Brazil
Distance
16,550 km
10,284 mi / 8,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
279°
west

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Airport Comparison

CTU LEP
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Leopoldina Airport
IATA Code CTU LEP
ICAO Code ZUUU SNDN
City Chengdu Leopoldina
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,625 ft 919 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -21.470000, -42.730000

Chengdu (CTU) to Leopoldina (LEP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Leopoldina Airport (LEP) in Leopoldina, Brazil is 16,550 kilometers (10,284 miles / 8,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 13:04 in Chengdu, it's 02:04 in Leopoldina. 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 Leopoldina (LEP) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 66° (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 Leopoldina Airport (LEP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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