CTU
Chengdu
China
18,345 km
11,399 miles
ORU
Oruro
Bolivia
Distance
18,345 km
11,399 mi / 9,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU ORU
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Juan Mendoza Airport
IATA Code CTU ORU
ICAO Code ZUUU SLOR
City Chengdu Oruro
Country China Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/La_Paz
Elevation 1,625 ft 12,152 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -17.960000, -67.080000

Chengdu (CTU) to Oruro (ORU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Juan Mendoza Airport (ORU) in Oruro, Bolivia is 18,345 kilometers (11,399 miles / 9,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, 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 Bolivia. 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 06:57 in Chengdu, it's 18:57 in Oruro. 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 10,527 feet between the two airports. Juan Mendoza 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 Oruro (ORU) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 31° (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 Juan Mendoza Airport (ORU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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