Chengdu to Punta Arenas flights
Punta Arenas lies 17,481 km (10,862 mi) south of Chengdu, -11 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 23 h 10 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Chengdu | Punta Arenas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Chile |
| Population | 20.9 million | 117,430 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-3 (America/Punta_Arenas) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | PUQ, 18 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 6200000 |
Clocks in Punta Arenas are 11 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 23 h 10 min journey lands only 12 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Punta Arenas
Crossing from China into Chile: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Peso (CLP); sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +56; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648813 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chengdu
Chengdu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU, 53 km).
Arriving in Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,154 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport | PUQ | 18 km (11 mi) | 9,154 ft | 139 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 17,481 km (10,862 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Punta Arenas from Chengdu?
17,481 km (10,862 mi) in a straight line, south of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Punta Arenas by air?
About 23 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chengdu and Punta Arenas?
Punta Arenas is 11 h behind at the moment (America/Punta_Arenas against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Punta Arenas flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ).
What currency do I need in Punta Arenas?
The Peso (CLP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.