CTU
Chengdu
China
18,001 km
11,186 miles
PDP
Punta del Este
Uruguay
Distance
18,001 km
11,186 mi / 9,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
251°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

CTU PDP
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport
IATA Code CTU PDP
ICAO Code ZUUU SULS
City Chengdu Punta del Este
Country China Uruguay
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Montevideo
Elevation 1,625 ft 95 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -34.860000, -55.090000

Chengdu (CTU) to Punta del Este (PDP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport (PDP) in Punta del Este, Uruguay is 18,001 kilometers (11,186 miles / 9,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Uruguay. 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 06:25 in Chengdu, it's 19:25 in Punta del Este. 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 1,530 feet between the two airports. Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Punta del Este (PDP) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 98° (east). 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 Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport (PDP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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