CTU
Chengdu
China
16,742 km
10,403 miles
NVP
Novo Aripuana
Brazil
Distance
16,742 km
10,403 mi / 9,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU NVP
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Novo Aripuana Airport
IATA Code CTU NVP
ICAO Code ZUUU SWNA
City Chengdu Novo Aripuana
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Boa_Vista
Elevation 1,625 ft 118 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -5.120000, -60.360000

Chengdu (CTU) to Novo Aripuana (NVP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Novo Aripuana Airport (NVP) in Novo Aripuana, Brazil is 16,742 kilometers (10,403 miles / 9,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Brazil. 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 07:26 in Chengdu, it's 19:26 in Novo Aripuana. 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 1,507 feet between the two airports. Novo Aripuana Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Novo Aripuana (NVP) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 28° (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 Novo Aripuana Airport (NVP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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