ADK
Adak Island
United States
6,687 km
4,155 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
6,687 km
4,155 mi / 3,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Adak
Heading
283°
west northwest

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ADK CTU
Airport Name Adak Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code ADK CTU
ICAO Code PADK ZUUU
City Adak Island Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/Adak Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 20 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, -176.640000 30.580000, 103.950000

Adak Island (ADK) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adak Airport (ADK) in Adak Island, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 6,687 kilometers (4,155 miles / 3,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:52 in Adak Island, it's 06:52 in Chengdu. With a 18-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 1,606 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Adak Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Adak Island (ADK) follows a heading of 44° (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 Adak Airport (ADK) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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