ALI
Alice
United States
13,123 km
8,154 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
13,123 km
8,154 mi / 7,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
339°
north northwest

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ALI CTU
Airport Name Alice International Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code ALI CTU
ICAO Code KALI ZUUU
City Alice Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 178 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 27.740000, -98.030000 30.580000, 103.950000

Alice (ALI) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alice International Airport (ALI) in Alice, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 13,123 kilometers (8,154 miles / 7,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 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 02:12 in Alice, it's 16:12 in Chengdu. With a 14-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 1,447 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Alice International Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Alice (ALI) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Alice International Airport (ALI) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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