CTU
Chengdu
China
13,277 km
8,250 miles
CTY
Cross City
United States
Distance
13,277 km
8,250 mi / 7,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

CTU CTY
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Cross City Airport
IATA Code CTU CTY
ICAO Code ZUUU KCTY
City Chengdu Cross City
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 29.640000, -83.100000

Chengdu (CTU) to Cross City (CTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Cross City Airport (CTY) in Cross City, United States is 13,277 kilometers (8,250 miles / 7,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 China with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:22 in Chengdu, it's 12:22 in Cross City. With a 12-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 1,583 feet between the two airports. Cross City Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Cross City (CTY) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 353° (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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Cross City Airport (CTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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