BAB
Marysville
United States
10,958 km
6,809 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
10,958 km
6,809 mi / 5,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
322°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

BAB CTU
Airport Name Beale Afb Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BAB CTU
ICAO Code KBAB ZUUU
City Marysville Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 113 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 39.100000, -121.400000 30.580000, 103.950000

Marysville (BAB) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beale Afb Airport (BAB) in Marysville, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 10,958 kilometers (6,809 miles / 5,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 09:57 in Marysville, it's 00:57 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 1,512 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Beale Afb Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Marysville (BAB) 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 Beale Afb Airport (BAB) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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