CTU
Chengdu
China
11,061 km
6,873 miles
FLX
Fallon
United States
Distance
11,061 km
6,873 mi / 5,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU FLX
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Fallon Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTU FLX
ICAO Code ZUUU KFLX
City Chengdu Fallon
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,966 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 39.500000, -118.750000

Chengdu (CTU) to Fallon (FLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Fallon Municipal Airport (FLX) in Fallon, United States is 11,061 kilometers (6,873 miles / 5,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 21:03 in Fallon. With a 16-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 2,341 feet between the two airports. Fallon Municipal Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Fallon (FLX) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 324° (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 Fallon Municipal Airport (FLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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