CTU
Chengdu
China
11,670 km
7,251 miles
IFP
Bullhead City
United States
Distance
11,670 km
7,251 mi / 6,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU IFP
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport
IATA Code CTU IFP
ICAO Code ZUUU KIFP
City Chengdu Bullhead City
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Phoenix
Elevation 1,625 ft 707 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 35.150000, -114.560000

Chengdu (CTU) to Bullhead City (IFP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP) in Bullhead City, United States is 11,670 kilometers (7,251 miles / 6,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 17:11 in Chengdu, it's 02:11 in Bullhead City. 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.

The return flight from Bullhead City (IFP) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 326° (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 Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.