CTU
Chengdu
China
15,728 km
9,773 miles
SCI
Paramillo Airport
Venezuela
Distance
15,728 km
9,773 mi / 8,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
354°
north

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CTU SCI
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Paramillo Airport
IATA Code CTU SCI
ICAO Code ZUUU SVPM
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Caracas
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,314 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 7.800000, -72.200000

Chengdu (CTU) to Paramillo Airport (SCI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Paramillo Airport (SCI) in Paramillo Airport, Venezuela is 15,728 kilometers (9,773 miles / 8,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Venezuela. 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 20:30 in Chengdu, it's 08:30 in Paramillo Airport. 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 1,689 feet between the two airports. Paramillo Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Paramillo Airport (SCI) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 5° (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 Paramillo Airport (SCI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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