CTU
Chengdu
China
10,705 km
6,652 miles
HLN
Helena
United States
Distance
10,705 km
6,652 mi / 5,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU HLN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Helena Regional Airport
IATA Code CTU HLN
ICAO Code ZUUU KHLN
City Chengdu Helena
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,877 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 46.610000, -111.980000

Chengdu (CTU) to Helena (HLN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) in Helena, United States is 10,705 kilometers (6,652 miles / 5,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 17:41 in Chengdu, it's 02:41 in Helena. 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 2,252 feet between the two airports. Helena Regional Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Helena (HLN) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 329° (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 Helena Regional Airport (HLN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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