The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) in San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina is 18,870 kilometers (11,725 miles / 10,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Argentina. 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 14:03 in Chengdu, it's 03:03 in San Miguel de Tucuman. 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.

The return flight from San Miguel de Tucuman (TUC) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.