The flight distance from Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) in Bowling Green, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 12,428 kilometers (7,722 miles / 6,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 05:38 in Bowling Green, it's 19:38 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,078 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Bowling Green (BWG) 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 Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.