Airport Comparison
| CTU | PEM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | Padre Aldamiz International Airport |
| IATA Code | CTU | PEM |
| ICAO Code | ZUUU | SPTU |
| City | Chengdu | Puerto Maldonado |
| Country | China | Peru |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | America/Lima |
| Elevation | 1,625 ft | 659 ft |
| Coordinates | 30.580000, 103.950000 | -12.610000, -69.230000 |
Chengdu (CTU) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Padre Aldamiz International Airport (PEM) in Puerto Maldonado, Peru is 17,898 kilometers (11,121 miles / 9,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.
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 Peru. 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 05:34 in Chengdu, it's 16:34 in Puerto Maldonado. With a 13-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 Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 18° (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 Padre Aldamiz International Airport (PEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.