CEC
Crescent City
United States
10,576 km
6,571 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
10,576 km
6,571 mi / 5,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
320°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

CEC CTU
Airport Name Jack Mc Namara Field Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code CEC CTU
ICAO Code KCEC ZUUU
City Crescent City Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 61 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 41.780000, -124.240000 30.580000, 103.950000

Crescent City (CEC) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jack Mc Namara Field (CEC) in Crescent City, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 10,576 kilometers (6,571 miles / 5,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 02:12 in Crescent City, it's 17:12 in Chengdu. With a 15-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 1,564 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Jack Mc Namara Field.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Crescent City (CEC) follows a heading of 34° (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 Jack Mc Namara Field (CEC) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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