CTU
Chengdu
China
10,454 km
6,496 miles
FCA
Kalispell
United States
Distance
10,454 km
6,496 mi / 5,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
24°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

CTU FCA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Glacier Park International Airport
IATA Code CTU FCA
ICAO Code ZUUU KGPI
City Chengdu Kalispell
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,977 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 48.310000, -114.260000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kalispell (FCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) in Kalispell, United States is 10,454 kilometers (6,496 miles / 5,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 01:32 in Chengdu, it's 11:32 in Kalispell. 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 1,352 feet between the two airports. Glacier Park International Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Kalispell (FCA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 328° (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 Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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