CTU
Chengdu
China
10,398 km
6,461 miles
DLS
The Dalles
United States
Distance
10,398 km
6,461 mi / 5,615 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
30°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

CTU DLS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTU DLS
ICAO Code ZUUU KDLS
City Chengdu The Dalles
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,625 ft 247 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 45.620000, -121.170000

Chengdu (CTU) to The Dalles (DLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal Airport (DLS) in The Dalles, United States is 10,398 kilometers (6,461 miles / 5,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 23:06 in Chengdu, it's 08:06 in The Dalles. 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 1,379 feet between the two airports. Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from The Dalles (DLS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 322° (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 Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal Airport (DLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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