CTU
Chengdu
China
17,652 km
10,969 miles
PNT
Puerto Natales
Chile
Distance
17,652 km
10,969 mi / 9,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
186°
south

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CTU PNT
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Tte. Julio Gallardo Airport
IATA Code CTU PNT
ICAO Code ZUUU SCNT
City Chengdu Puerto Natales
Country China Chile
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Santiago
Elevation 1,625 ft 217 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -51.670000, -72.530000

Chengdu (CTU) to Puerto Natales (PNT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Tte. Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT) in Puerto Natales, Chile is 17,652 kilometers (10,969 miles / 9,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

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 Chile. 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 08:48 in Chengdu, it's 21:48 in Puerto Natales. 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 1,408 feet between the two airports. Tte. Julio Gallardo Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Puerto Natales (PNT) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 172° (south). 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 Tte. Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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