BLI
Bellingham
United States
10,057 km
6,249 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
10,057 km
6,249 mi / 5,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BLI CTU
Airport Name Bellingham International Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BLI CTU
ICAO Code KBLI ZUUU
City Bellingham Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 171 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 48.790000, -122.540000 30.580000, 103.950000

Bellingham (BLI) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) in Bellingham, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 10,057 kilometers (6,249 miles / 5,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 16:07 in Bellingham, it's 08:07 in Chengdu. With a 16-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 1,454 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Bellingham International Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Bellingham (BLI) follows a heading of 29° (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 Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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