CTU
Chengdu
China
11,713 km
7,278 miles
GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
11,713 km
7,278 mi / 6,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU GCN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport
IATA Code CTU GCN
ICAO Code ZUUU KGCN
City Chengdu Grand Canyon
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Phoenix
Elevation 1,625 ft 6,609 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 35.950000, -112.150000

Chengdu (CTU) to Grand Canyon (GCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States is 11,713 kilometers (7,278 miles / 6,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 13:26 in Chengdu, it's 22:26 in Grand Canyon. 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 4,984 feet between the two airports. Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Grand Canyon (GCN) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 328° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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