CTU
Chengdu
China
18,135 km
11,268 miles
MDQ
Mar del Plata
Argentina
Distance
18,135 km
11,268 mi / 9,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
239°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

CTU MDQ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Astor Piazzola International Airport
IATA Code CTU MDQ
ICAO Code ZUUU SAZM
City Chengdu Mar del Plata
Country China Argentina
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Elevation 1,625 ft 72 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -37.930000, -57.570000

Chengdu (CTU) to Mar del Plata (MDQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Astor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) in Mar del Plata, Argentina is 18,135 kilometers (11,268 miles / 9,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 14:07 in Chengdu, it's 03:07 in Mar del Plata. 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 1,553 feet between the two airports. Astor Piazzola International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Mar del Plata (MDQ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 110° (east 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 Astor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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