CTU
Chengdu
China
19,544 km
12,144 miles
LSC
La Serena-Coquimbo
Chile
Distance
19,544 km
12,144 mi / 10,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

CTU LSC
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport La Florida Airport
IATA Code CTU LSC
ICAO Code ZUUU SCSE
City Chengdu La Serena-Coquimbo
Country China Chile
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Santiago
Elevation 1,625 ft 481 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -29.920000, -71.200000

Chengdu (CTU) to La Serena-Coquimbo (LSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to La Florida Airport (LSC) in La Serena-Coquimbo, Chile is 19,544 kilometers (12,144 miles / 10,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Chile. 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 12:04 in Chengdu, it's 01:04 in La Serena-Coquimbo. 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 1,144 feet between the two airports. La Florida Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from La Serena-Coquimbo (LSC) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 La Florida Airport (LSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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