CTU
Chengdu
China
12,584 km
7,819 miles
DUF
Corolla
United States
Distance
12,584 km
7,819 mi / 6,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
360°
north

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CTU DUF
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Pine Island Airport
IATA Code CTU DUF
ICAO Code ZUUU 7NC2
City Chengdu Corolla
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 36.250000, -75.790000

Chengdu (CTU) to Corolla (DUF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Pine Island Airport (DUF) in Corolla, United States is 12,584 kilometers (7,819 miles / 6,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 10:59 in Chengdu, it's 21:59 in Corolla. 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 1,609 feet between the two airports. Pine Island Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Corolla (DUF) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 0° (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 Pine Island Airport (DUF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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