CTU
Chengdu
China
11,162 km
6,936 miles
GCC
Gillette
United States
Distance
11,162 km
6,936 mi / 6,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
21°
north northeast

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CTU GCC
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code CTU GCC
ICAO Code ZUUU KGCC
City Chengdu Gillette
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,365 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 44.350000, -105.540000

Chengdu (CTU) to Gillette (GCC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (GCC) in Gillette, United States is 11,162 kilometers (6,936 miles / 6,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 12:43 in Chengdu, it's 21:43 in Gillette. With a 15-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 2,740 feet between the two airports. Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Gillette (GCC) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 334° (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 Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (GCC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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