APV
Apple Valley
United States
11,583 km
7,197 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
11,583 km
7,197 mi / 6,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
324°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

APV CTU
Airport Name Apple Valley Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code APV CTU
ICAO Code KAPV ZUUU
City Apple Valley Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,062 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 34.600000, -117.200000 30.580000, 103.950000

Apple Valley (APV) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Apple Valley Airport (APV) in Apple Valley, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 11,583 kilometers (7,197 miles / 6,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 01:31 in Apple Valley, it's 16:31 in Chengdu. With a 15-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 1,437 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits lower than Apple Valley Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Apple Valley (APV) follows a heading of 34° (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 Apple Valley Airport (APV) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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