CTU
Chengdu
China
10,997 km
6,833 miles
IDA
Idaho Falls
United States
Distance
10,997 km
6,833 mi / 5,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
26°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

CTU IDA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Idaho Falls Regional Airport
IATA Code CTU IDA
ICAO Code ZUUU KIDA
City Chengdu Idaho Falls
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Boise
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,744 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 43.510000, -112.070000

Chengdu (CTU) to Idaho Falls (IDA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) in Idaho Falls, United States is 10,997 kilometers (6,833 miles / 5,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 00:14 in Chengdu, it's 10:14 in Idaho Falls. With a 14-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 3,119 feet between the two airports. Idaho Falls Regional Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Idaho Falls (IDA) 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 Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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