Airport Comparison
| CTU | VLV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | Dr. Antonio Nicolas Briceno Airport |
| IATA Code | CTU | VLV |
| ICAO Code | ZUUU | SVVL |
| City | Chengdu | Valera |
| Country | China | Venezuela |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | America/Caracas |
| Elevation | 1,625 ft | 2,060 ft |
| Coordinates | 30.580000, 103.950000 | 9.340000, -70.580000 |
Chengdu (CTU) to Valera (VLV) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Dr. Antonio Nicolas Briceno Airport (VLV) in Valera, Venezuela is 15,538 kilometers (9,655 miles / 8,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 352°.
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 Venezuela. 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 07:35 in Chengdu, it's 19:35 in Valera. 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.
The return flight from Valera (VLV) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 7° (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 Dr. Antonio Nicolas Briceno Airport (VLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.