CTU
Chengdu
China
17,909 km
11,128 miles
SJV
San Javier
Bolivia
Distance
17,909 km
11,128 mi / 9,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU SJV
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport San Javier Airport
IATA Code CTU SJV
ICAO Code ZUUU SLJV
City Chengdu San Javier
Country China Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/La_Paz
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,702 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -16.270000, -62.470000

Chengdu (CTU) to San Javier (SJV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to San Javier Airport (SJV) in San Javier, Bolivia is 17,909 kilometers (11,128 miles / 9,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Bolivia. 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 13:56 in Chengdu, it's 01:56 in San Javier. 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.

The return flight from San Javier (SJV) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 39° (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 San Javier Airport (SJV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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