CTU
Chengdu
China
17,563 km
10,913 miles
RBR
Rio Branco
Brazil
Distance
17,563 km
10,913 mi / 9,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
338°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

CTU RBR
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Placido de Castro Airport
IATA Code CTU RBR
ICAO Code ZUUU SBRB
City Chengdu Rio Branco
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Rio_Branco
Elevation 1,625 ft 633 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -9.870000, -67.900000

Chengdu (CTU) to Rio Branco (RBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) in Rio Branco, Brazil is 17,563 kilometers (10,913 miles / 9,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 22:58 in Chengdu, it's 09:58 in Rio Branco. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rio Branco (RBR) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 19° (north 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 Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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