BUB
Burwell
United States
11,628 km
7,225 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
11,628 km
7,225 mi / 6,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
340°
north northwest

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BUB CTU
Airport Name Cram Field Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BUB CTU
ICAO Code KBUB ZUUU
City Burwell Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,183 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 41.780000, -99.150000 30.580000, 103.950000

Burwell (BUB) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cram Field (BUB) in Burwell, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 11,628 kilometers (7,225 miles / 6,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 10:10 in Burwell, it's 00:10 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 Burwell (BUB) follows a heading of 18° (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 Cram Field (BUB) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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