CTU
Chengdu
China
17,388 km
10,804 miles
SQU
Plaza Saposoa
Peru
Distance
17,388 km
10,804 mi / 9,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CTU SQU
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Saposoa Airport
IATA Code CTU SQU
ICAO Code ZUUU SPOA
City Chengdu Plaza Saposoa
Country China Peru
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Lima
Elevation 1,625 ft 982 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -6.960000, -76.770000

Chengdu (CTU) to Plaza Saposoa (SQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Saposoa Airport (SQU) in Plaza Saposoa, Peru is 17,388 kilometers (10,804 miles / 9,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 Peru. 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 04:15 in Chengdu, it's 15:15 in Plaza Saposoa. With a 13-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 Plaza Saposoa (SQU) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 358° (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 Saposoa Airport (SQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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