CTU
Chengdu
China
12,278 km
7,629 miles
DGL
Douglas
United States
Distance
12,278 km
7,629 mi / 6,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
30°
north northeast

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CTU DGL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Douglas Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTU DGL
ICAO Code ZUUU KDGL
City Chengdu Douglas
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Phoenix
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,173 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 31.340000, -109.510000

Chengdu (CTU) to Douglas (DGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Douglas Municipal Airport (DGL) in Douglas, United States is 12,278 kilometers (7,629 miles / 6,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 22:23 in Chengdu, it's 07:23 in Douglas. 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 2,548 feet between the two airports. Douglas Municipal Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Douglas (DGL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 330° (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 Douglas Municipal Airport (DGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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