CTU
Chengdu
China
9,539 km
5,927 miles
JRF
Kapolei
United States
Distance
9,539 km
5,927 mi / 5,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
68°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

CTU JRF
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport
IATA Code CTU JRF
ICAO Code ZUUU PHJR
City Chengdu Kapolei
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 1,625 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 21.310000, -158.070000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kapolei (JRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport (JRF) in Kapolei, United States is 9,539 kilometers (5,927 miles / 5,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 13:29 in Chengdu, it's 19:29 in Kapolei. With a 18-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 1,595 feet between the two airports. Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Kapolei (JRF) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport (JRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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