CTU
Chengdu
China
11,975 km
7,441 miles
FRI
Fort Riley (Junction City)
United States
Distance
11,975 km
7,441 mi / 6,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
17°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

CTU FRI
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Marshall Army Air Field
IATA Code CTU FRI
ICAO Code ZUUU KFRI
City Chengdu Fort Riley (Junction City)
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,066 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 39.100000, -96.800000

Chengdu (CTU) to Fort Riley (Junction City) (FRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Marshall Army Air Field (FRI) in Fort Riley (Junction City), United States is 11,975 kilometers (7,441 miles / 6,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 03:41 in Chengdu, it's 14:41 in Fort Riley (Junction City). 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.

The return flight from Fort Riley (Junction City) (FRI) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 341° (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 Marshall Army Air Field (FRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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