CTU
Chengdu
China
15,447 km
9,598 miles
SLZ
Sao Luis
Brazil
Distance
15,447 km
9,598 mi / 8,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
307°
northwest

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CTU SLZ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport
IATA Code CTU SLZ
ICAO Code ZUUU SBSL
City Chengdu Sao Luis
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Fortaleza
Elevation 1,625 ft 178 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -2.590000, -44.230000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sao Luis (SLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) in Sao Luis, Brazil is 15,447 kilometers (9,598 miles / 8,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 10:17 in Chengdu, it's 23:17 in Sao Luis. 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 1,447 feet between the two airports. Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Luis (SLZ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 44° (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 Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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