BMG
Bloomington
United States
12,185 km
7,571 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
12,185 km
7,571 mi / 6,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
350°
north

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BMG CTU
Airport Name Monroe County Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BMG CTU
ICAO Code KBMG ZUUU
City Bloomington Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 846 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 39.150000, -86.620000 30.580000, 103.950000

Bloomington (BMG) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Monroe County Airport (BMG) in Bloomington, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 12,185 kilometers (7,571 miles / 6,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 21:15 in Bloomington, it's 10:15 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.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Bloomington (BMG) follows a heading of 9° (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 Monroe County Airport (BMG) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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