CTU
Chengdu
China
11,224 km
6,974 miles
KIC
King City
United States
Distance
11,224 km
6,974 mi / 6,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU KIC
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Mesa Del Rey Airport
IATA Code CTU KIC
ICAO Code ZUUU KKIC
City Chengdu King City
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,625 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 36.230000, -121.120000

Chengdu (CTU) to King City (KIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Mesa Del Rey Airport (KIC) in King City, United States is 11,224 kilometers (6,974 miles / 6,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 20:20 in Chengdu, it's 04:20 in King City. 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 1,251 feet between the two airports. Mesa Del Rey Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from King City (KIC) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 322° (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 Mesa Del Rey Airport (KIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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