CTU
Chengdu
China
12,619 km
7,841 miles
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
Distance
12,619 km
7,841 mi / 6,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
19°
north northeast

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CTU DFW
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
IATA Code CTU DFW
ICAO Code ZUUU KDFW
City Chengdu Dallas-Fort Worth
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 606 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 32.900000, -97.040000

Chengdu (CTU) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States is 12,619 kilometers (7,841 miles / 6,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 16:28 in Chengdu, it's 02:28 in Dallas-Fort Worth. 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 1,019 feet between the two airports. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). 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 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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