Airport Comparison
| CTU | PUQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport |
| IATA Code | CTU | PUQ |
| ICAO Code | ZUUU | SCCI |
| City | Chengdu | Punta Arenas |
| Country | China | Chile |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | America/Punta_Arenas |
| Elevation | 1,625 ft | 139 ft |
| Coordinates | 30.580000, 103.950000 | -53.000000, -70.850000 |
Chengdu (CTU) to Punta Arenas (PUQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) in Punta Arenas, Chile is 17,487 kilometers (10,866 miles / 9,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 188°.
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 06:47 in Chengdu, it's 19:47 in Punta Arenas. 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 1,486 feet between the two airports. Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.
The return flight from Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 168° (south southeast). 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 Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.