CTU
Chengdu
China
17,226 km
10,704 miles
WPU
Puerto Williams
Chile
Distance
17,226 km
10,704 mi / 9,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
191°
south southwest

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CTU WPU
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport
IATA Code CTU WPU
ICAO Code ZUUU SCGZ
City Chengdu Puerto Williams
Country China Chile
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Santiago
Elevation 1,625 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -54.930000, -67.630000

Chengdu (CTU) to Puerto Williams (WPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport (WPU) in Puerto Williams, Chile is 17,226 kilometers (10,704 miles / 9,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 191°.

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 07:25 in Chengdu, it's 20:25 in Puerto Williams. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,537 feet between the two airports. Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Puerto Williams (WPU) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 163° (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 Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport (WPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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