CTU
Chengdu
China
17,008 km
10,568 miles
SAO
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
17,008 km
10,568 mi / 9,184 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

CTU SAO
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Campo de Marte Airport
IATA Code CTU SAO
ICAO Code ZUUU SBMT
City Chengdu Sao Paulo
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,368 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -23.510000, -46.640000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sao Paulo (SAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Campo de Marte Airport (SAO) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 17,008 kilometers (10,568 miles / 9,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 10:46 in Chengdu, it's 23:46 in Sao Paulo. 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.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (SAO) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Campo de Marte Airport (SAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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