CTU
Chengdu
China
15,654 km
9,727 miles
OEM
Paloemeu
Suriname
Distance
15,654 km
9,727 mi / 8,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
326°
northwest

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CTU OEM
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Vincent Fayks Airport
IATA Code CTU OEM
ICAO Code ZUUU SMPA
City Chengdu Paloemeu
Country China Suriname
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Paramaribo
Elevation 1,625 ft 714 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 3.350000, -55.440000

Chengdu (CTU) to Paloemeu (OEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Vincent Fayks Airport (OEM) in Paloemeu, Suriname is 15,654 kilometers (9,727 miles / 8,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Suriname. 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 12:55 in Chengdu, it's 01:55 in Paloemeu. 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.

The return flight from Paloemeu (OEM) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 29° (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 Vincent Fayks Airport (OEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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