CTU
Chengdu
China
15,571 km
9,675 miles
PCS
Picos
Brazil
Distance
15,571 km
9,675 mi / 8,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
299°
west northwest

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CTU PCS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Picos Airport
IATA Code CTU PCS
ICAO Code ZUUU SNPC
City Chengdu Picos
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Fortaleza
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,050 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -7.060000, -41.520000

Chengdu (CTU) to Picos (PCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Picos Airport (PCS) in Picos, Brazil is 15,571 kilometers (9,675 miles / 8,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 05:25 in Chengdu, it's 18:25 in Picos. 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 Picos (PCS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 49° (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 Picos Airport (PCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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