CTU
Chengdu
China
10,289 km
6,393 miles
GCD
Electric City
United States
Distance
10,289 km
6,393 mi / 5,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
27°
north northeast

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.

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