CTU
Chengdu
China
11,704 km
7,272 miles
IFA
Iowa Falls
United States
Distance
11,704 km
7,272 mi / 6,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU IFA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Iowa Falls Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTU IFA
ICAO Code ZUUU KIFA
City Chengdu Iowa Falls
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,137 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 42.470000, -93.270000

Chengdu (CTU) to Iowa Falls (IFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Iowa Falls Municipal Airport (IFA) in Iowa Falls, United States is 11,704 kilometers (7,272 miles / 6,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 05:28 in Chengdu, it's 15:28 in Iowa 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.

The return flight from Iowa Falls (IFA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 345° (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 Iowa Falls Municipal Airport (IFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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