CTU
Chengdu
China
15,962 km
9,918 miles
RON
Paipa
Colombia
Distance
15,962 km
9,918 mi / 8,619 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

CTU RON
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Juan Jose Rondon Airport
IATA Code CTU RON
ICAO Code ZUUU SKPA
City Chengdu Paipa
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 1,625 ft 8,205 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 5.760000, -73.110000

Chengdu (CTU) to Paipa (RON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Juan Jose Rondon Airport (RON) in Paipa, Colombia is 15,962 kilometers (9,918 miles / 8,619 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Colombia. 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 00:47 in Chengdu, it's 11:47 in Paipa. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,580 feet between the two airports. Juan Jose Rondon Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paipa (RON) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 4° (north). 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 Juan Jose Rondon Airport (RON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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