CTU
Chengdu
China
17,612 km
10,944 miles
RGL
Rio Gallegos
Argentina
Distance
17,612 km
10,944 mi / 9,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
191°
south southwest

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CTU RGL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport
IATA Code CTU RGL
ICAO Code ZUUU SAWG
City Chengdu Rio Gallegos
Country China Argentina
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 1,625 ft 61 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -51.610000, -69.310000

Chengdu (CTU) to Rio Gallegos (RGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) in Rio Gallegos, Argentina is 17,612 kilometers (10,944 miles / 9,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 191°.

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 Argentina. 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 18:35 in Chengdu, it's 07:35 in Rio Gallegos. 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 1,564 feet between the two airports. Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Gallegos (RGL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 164° (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 Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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