BGR
Bangor
United States
11,600 km
7,208 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
11,600 km
7,208 mi / 6,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

BGR CTU
Airport Name Bangor International Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BGR CTU
ICAO Code KBGR ZUUU
City Bangor Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 192 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 44.810000, -68.830000 30.580000, 103.950000

Bangor (BGR) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangor International Airport (BGR) in Bangor, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 11,600 kilometers (7,208 miles / 6,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 14:26 in Bangor, it's 03:26 in Chengdu. With a 13-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 1,433 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Bangor International Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Bangor (BGR) follows a heading of 355° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bangor International Airport (BGR) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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