CTU
Chengdu
China
12,540 km
7,792 miles
DAN
Danville
United States
Distance
12,540 km
7,792 mi / 6,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CTU DAN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Danville Regional Airport
IATA Code CTU DAN
ICAO Code ZUUU KDAN
City Chengdu Danville
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 571 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 36.570000, -79.340000

Chengdu (CTU) to Danville (DAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Danville Regional Airport (DAN) in Danville, United States is 12,540 kilometers (7,792 miles / 6,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 04:37 in Chengdu, it's 15:37 in Danville. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,054 feet between the two airports. Danville Regional Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Danville (DAN) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 357° (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 Danville Regional Airport (DAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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