BBC
Bay City
United States
13,069 km
8,121 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
13,069 km
8,121 mi / 7,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BBC CTU
Airport Name Bay City Regional Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BBC CTU
ICAO Code KBYY ZUUU
City Bay City Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 45 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 28.970000, -95.860000 30.580000, 103.950000

Bay City (BBC) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bay City Regional Airport (BBC) in Bay City, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 13,069 kilometers (8,121 miles / 7,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 07:13 in Bay City, it's 21:13 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 1,580 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Bay City Regional Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Bay City (BBC) follows a heading of 20° (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 Bay City Regional Airport (BBC) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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