CTU
Chengdu
China
10,610 km
6,593 miles
JDA
John Day
United States
Distance
10,610 km
6,593 mi / 5,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU JDA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field
IATA Code CTU JDA
ICAO Code ZUUU KGCD
City Chengdu John Day
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,703 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 44.400000, -118.970000

Chengdu (CTU) to John Day (JDA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (JDA) in John Day, United States is 10,610 kilometers (6,593 miles / 5,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 12:14 in Chengdu, it's 20:14 in John Day. With a 16-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 2,078 feet between the two airports. Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from John Day (JDA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 324° (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 Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (JDA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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