CTU
Chengdu
China
16,499 km
10,252 miles
SJL
Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira
Brazil
Distance
16,499 km
10,252 mi / 8,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
343°
north northwest

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CTU SJL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport
IATA Code CTU SJL
ICAO Code ZUUU SBUA
City Chengdu Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Boa_Vista
Elevation 1,625 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -0.150000, -66.990000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira (SJL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport (SJL) in Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira, Brazil is 16,499 kilometers (10,252 miles / 8,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 17:26 in Chengdu, it's 05:26 in Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira. 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 1,374 feet between the two airports. Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira (SJL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 15° (north 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 Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport (SJL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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