CTU
Chengdu
China
12,568 km
7,810 miles
FCY
Forrest City
United States
Distance
12,568 km
7,810 mi / 6,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
13°
north northeast

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CTU FCY
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Hutfly Airport
IATA Code CTU FCY
ICAO Code ZUUU KFCY
City Chengdu Forrest City
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 249 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 34.940000, -90.770000

Chengdu (CTU) to Forrest City (FCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Hutfly Airport (FCY) in Forrest City, United States is 12,568 kilometers (7,810 miles / 6,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 09:34 in Chengdu, it's 19:34 in Forrest City. 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 1,376 feet between the two airports. Hutfly Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Forrest City (FCY) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 346° (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 Hutfly Airport (FCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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