CTU
Chengdu
China
15,435 km
9,591 miles
PBM
Zandery
Suriname
Distance
15,435 km
9,591 mi / 8,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
327°
north northwest

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CTU PBM
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport
IATA Code CTU PBM
ICAO Code ZUUU SMJP
City Chengdu Zandery
Country China Suriname
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Paramaribo
Elevation 1,625 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 5.450000, -55.190000

Chengdu (CTU) to Zandery (PBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) in Zandery, Suriname is 15,435 kilometers (9,591 miles / 8,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 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 09:39 in Chengdu, it's 22:39 in Zandery. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,566 feet between the two airports. Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Zandery (PBM) 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 Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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