CTU
Chengdu
China
17,744 km
11,026 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
17,744 km
11,026 mi / 9,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
260°
west

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CTU RIG
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code CTU RIG
ICAO Code ZUUU SJRG
City Chengdu Rio Grande
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,625 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -32.080000, -52.160000

Chengdu (CTU) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 17,744 kilometers (11,026 miles / 9,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 19:25 in Chengdu, it's 08:25 in Rio Grande. 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 1,598 feet between the two airports. Rio Grande Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Grande (RIG) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 88° (east). 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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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