CTU
Chengdu
China
15,548 km
9,661 miles
MPY
Maripasoula
GF
Distance
15,548 km
9,661 mi / 8,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU MPY
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Maripasoula Airport
IATA Code CTU MPY
ICAO Code ZUUU SOOA
City Chengdu Maripasoula
Country China GF
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Cayenne
Elevation 1,625 ft 406 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 3.660000, -54.040000

Chengdu (CTU) to Maripasoula (MPY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Maripasoula Airport (MPY) in Maripasoula, GF is 15,548 kilometers (9,661 miles / 8,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 GF. 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 08:52 in Chengdu, it's 21:52 in Maripasoula. 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 1,219 feet between the two airports. Maripasoula Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Maripasoula (MPY) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 30° (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 Maripasoula Airport (MPY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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