CTU
Chengdu
China
17,055 km
10,598 miles
QSC
Sao Carlos
Brazil
Distance
17,055 km
10,598 mi / 9,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
282°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

CTU QSC
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sao Carlos Airport
IATA Code CTU QSC
ICAO Code ZUUU SDSC
City Chengdu Sao Carlos
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,649 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -21.880000, -47.900000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sao Carlos (QSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) in Sao Carlos, Brazil is 17,055 kilometers (10,598 miles / 9,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 08:21 in Chengdu, it's 21:21 in Sao Carlos. 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 1,024 feet between the two airports. Sao Carlos Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Carlos (QSC) 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 Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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