CTU
Chengdu
China
19,201 km
11,931 miles
LGS
Malargue
Argentina
Distance
19,201 km
11,931 mi / 10,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU LGS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Comodoro D.R. Salomon Airport
IATA Code CTU LGS
ICAO Code ZUUU SAMM
City Chengdu Malargue
Country China Argentina
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Argentina/Mendoza
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,685 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -35.490000, -69.570000

Chengdu (CTU) to Malargue (LGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Comodoro D.R. Salomon Airport (LGS) in Malargue, Argentina is 19,201 kilometers (11,931 miles / 10,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 Argentina. 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 18:28 in Chengdu, it's 07:28 in Malargue. 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 3,060 feet between the two airports. Comodoro D.R. Salomon Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Malargue (LGS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). 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 Comodoro D.R. Salomon Airport (LGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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