The flight distance from Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) in Emigrant Gap, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 10,980 kilometers (6,823 miles / 5,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 04:33 in Emigrant Gap, it's 20:33 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 3,659 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits lower than Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Emigrant Gap (BLU) follows a heading of 33° (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 Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.