BID
Block Island
United States
12,024 km
7,471 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
12,024 km
7,471 mi / 6,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
north

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BID CTU
Airport Name Block Island State Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BID CTU
ICAO Code KBID ZUUU
City Block Island Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 108 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 41.170000, -71.580000 30.580000, 103.950000

Block Island (BID) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Block Island State Airport (BID) in Block Island, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 12,024 kilometers (7,471 miles / 6,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 17:28 in Block Island, it's 06:28 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 1,517 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Block Island State Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Block Island (BID) follows a heading of 356° (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 Block Island State Airport (BID) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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