CTU
Chengdu
China
16,975 km
10,548 miles
TBP
Tumbes
Peru
Distance
16,975 km
10,548 mi / 9,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CTU TBP
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport
IATA Code CTU TBP
ICAO Code ZUUU SPME
City Chengdu Tumbes
Country China Peru
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Lima
Elevation 1,625 ft 115 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -3.550000, -80.380000

Chengdu (CTU) to Tumbes (TBP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport (TBP) in Tumbes, Peru is 16,975 kilometers (10,548 miles / 9,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 08:02 in Chengdu, it's 19:02 in Tumbes. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,510 feet between the two airports. Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Tumbes (TBP) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 352° (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 Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport (TBP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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