Airport Comparison
| CTU | GCD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | Grand Coulee Dam Airport |
| IATA Code | CTU | GCD |
| ICAO Code | ZUUU | K3W7 |
| City | Chengdu | Electric City |
| Country | China | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 1,625 ft | 1,593 ft |
| Coordinates | 30.580000, 103.950000 | 47.920000, -119.080000 |
Chengdu (CTU) to Electric City (GCD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) in Electric City, United States is 10,289 kilometers (6,393 miles / 5,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.
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 12:38 in Chengdu, it's 20:38 in Electric City. 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.
The return flight from Electric City (GCD) 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 Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.