CTU
Chengdu
China
18,560 km
11,533 miles
SFN
Santa Fe
Argentina
Distance
18,560 km
11,533 mi / 10,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
261°
west

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CTU SFN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sauce Viejo Airport
IATA Code CTU SFN
ICAO Code ZUUU SAAV
City Chengdu Santa Fe
Country China Argentina
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 1,625 ft 55 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -31.710000, -60.810000

Chengdu (CTU) to Santa Fe (SFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sauce Viejo Airport (SFN) in Santa Fe, Argentina is 18,560 kilometers (11,533 miles / 10,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Argentina. 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 12:10 in Chengdu, it's 01:10 in Santa Fe. 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 1,570 feet between the two airports. Sauce Viejo Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Fe (SFN) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 91° (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 Sauce Viejo Airport (SFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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