CTU
Chengdu
China
15,370 km
9,551 miles
PBL
General Bartolome Salom International Airport
Venezuela
Distance
15,370 km
9,551 mi / 8,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
348°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

CTU PBL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport General Bartolome Salom International Airport
IATA Code CTU PBL
ICAO Code ZUUU SVPC
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Caracas
Elevation 1,625 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 10.480000, -68.070000

Chengdu (CTU) to General Bartolome Salom International Airport (PBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to General Bartolome Salom International Airport (PBL) in General Bartolome Salom International Airport, Venezuela is 15,370 kilometers (9,551 miles / 8,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 05:59 in Chengdu, it's 17:59 in General Bartolome Salom International Airport. 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 1,593 feet between the two airports. General Bartolome Salom International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from General Bartolome Salom International Airport (PBL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 10° (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 General Bartolome Salom International Airport (PBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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