CTU
Chengdu
China
11,816 km
7,342 miles
IAG
Niagara Falls
United States
Distance
11,816 km
7,342 mi / 6,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CTU IAG
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Niagara Falls International Airport
IATA Code CTU IAG
ICAO Code ZUUU KIAG
City Chengdu Niagara Falls
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 592 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 43.110000, -78.950000

Chengdu (CTU) to Niagara Falls (IAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) in Niagara Falls, United States is 11,816 kilometers (7,342 miles / 6,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 21:35 in Chengdu, it's 08:35 in Niagara Falls. With a 13-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 1,033 feet between the two airports. Niagara Falls International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Niagara Falls (IAG) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 357° (north). 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 Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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