CTU
Chengdu
China
10,882 km
6,762 miles
PIX
Pico Island
Portugal
Distance
10,882 km
6,762 mi / 5,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
324°
northwest

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CTU PIX
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Pico Airport
IATA Code CTU PIX
ICAO Code ZUUU LPPI
City Chengdu Pico Island
Country China Portugal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 1,625 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 38.550000, -28.440000

Chengdu (CTU) to Pico Island (PIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Pico Airport (PIX) in Pico Island, Portugal is 10,882 kilometers (6,762 miles / 5,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:40 in Chengdu, it's 08:40 in Pico Island. With a 8-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 1,516 feet between the two airports. Pico Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Pico Island (PIX) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 40° (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 Pico Airport (PIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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