CTU
Chengdu
China
12,010 km
7,463 miles
DXR
Danbury
United States
Distance
12,010 km
7,463 mi / 6,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
358°
north

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CTU DXR
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Danbury Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTU DXR
ICAO Code ZUUU KDXR
City Chengdu Danbury
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 457 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 41.370000, -73.480000

Chengdu (CTU) to Danbury (DXR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) in Danbury, United States is 12,010 kilometers (7,463 miles / 6,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 13:03 in Chengdu, it's 00:03 in Danbury. 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 1,168 feet between the two airports. Danbury Municipal Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Danbury (DXR) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 2° (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 Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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