CTU
Chengdu
China
18,209 km
11,315 miles
VAH
Vallegrande
Bolivia
Distance
18,209 km
11,315 mi / 9,832 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU VAH
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport
IATA Code CTU VAH
ICAO Code ZUUU SLVG
City Chengdu Vallegrande
Country China Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/La_Paz
Elevation 1,625 ft 6,551 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -18.480000, -64.100000

Chengdu (CTU) to Vallegrande (VAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport (VAH) in Vallegrande, Bolivia is 18,209 kilometers (11,315 miles / 9,832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 18:47 in Chengdu, it's 06:47 in Vallegrande. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,926 feet between the two airports. Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Vallegrande (VAH) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 40° (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 Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport (VAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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