BIS
Bismarck
United States
11,064 km
6,875 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
11,064 km
6,875 mi / 5,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BIS CTU
Airport Name Bismarck Municipal Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BIS CTU
ICAO Code KBIS ZUUU
City Bismarck Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,661 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 46.770000, -100.750000 30.580000, 103.950000

Bismarck (BIS) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) in Bismarck, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 11,064 kilometers (6,875 miles / 5,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 16:05 in Bismarck, it's 06:05 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.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Bismarck (BIS) follows a heading of 17° (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 Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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