CTU
Chengdu
China
15,630 km
9,712 miles
MRD
Merida
Venezuela
Distance
15,630 km
9,712 mi / 8,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

CTU MRD
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Alberto Carnevalli Airport
IATA Code CTU MRD
ICAO Code ZUUU SVMD
City Chengdu Merida
Country China Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Caracas
Elevation 1,625 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 8.580000, -71.160000

Chengdu (CTU) to Merida (MRD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) in Merida, Venezuela is 15,630 kilometers (9,712 miles / 8,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Venezuela. 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 02:58 in Chengdu, it's 14:58 in Merida. With a 12-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 3,382 feet between the two airports. Alberto Carnevalli Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Merida (MRD) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 7° (north). 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 Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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