CTU
Chengdu
China
17,603 km
10,938 miles
RIB
Riberalta
Bolivia
Distance
17,603 km
10,938 mi / 9,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU RIB
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport
IATA Code CTU RIB
ICAO Code ZUUU SLRI
City Chengdu Riberalta
Country China Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/La_Paz
Elevation 1,625 ft 462 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -11.000000, -66.000000

Chengdu (CTU) to Riberalta (RIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport (RIB) in Riberalta, Bolivia is 17,603 kilometers (10,938 miles / 9,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Bolivia. 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 18:58 in Chengdu, it's 06:58 in Riberalta. With a 12-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 1,163 feet between the two airports. Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Riberalta (RIB) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 24° (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 Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport (RIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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