CTU
Chengdu
China
18,519 km
11,507 miles
WAP
Alto Palena
Chile
Distance
18,519 km
11,507 mi / 9,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
193°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

CTU WAP
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Alto Palena Airport
IATA Code CTU WAP
ICAO Code ZUUU SCAP
City Chengdu Alto Palena
Country China Chile
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Santiago
Elevation 1,625 ft 794 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -43.610000, -71.810000

Chengdu (CTU) to Alto Palena (WAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Alto Palena Airport (WAP) in Alto Palena, Chile is 18,519 kilometers (11,507 miles / 9,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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 Chile. 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 21:55 in Chengdu, it's 09:55 in Alto Palena. 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 Alto Palena (WAP) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 164° (south southeast). 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 Alto Palena Airport (WAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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