CTU
Chengdu
China
16,929 km
10,519 miles
POO
Pocos De Caldas
Brazil
Distance
16,929 km
10,519 mi / 9,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

CTU POO
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Pocos de Caldas Airport
IATA Code CTU POO
ICAO Code ZUUU SBPC
City Chengdu Pocos De Caldas
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,135 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -21.840000, -46.570000

Chengdu (CTU) to Pocos De Caldas (POO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Pocos de Caldas Airport (POO) in Pocos De Caldas, Brazil is 16,929 kilometers (10,519 miles / 9,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 11:28 in Chengdu, it's 00:28 in Pocos De Caldas. 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 2,510 feet between the two airports. Pocos de Caldas Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Pocos De Caldas (POO) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Pocos de Caldas Airport (POO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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