CTU
Chengdu
China
10,272 km
6,382 miles
KLS
Kelso
United States
Distance
10,272 km
6,382 mi / 5,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU KLS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Southwest Washington Regional Airport
IATA Code CTU KLS
ICAO Code ZUUU KKLS
City Chengdu Kelso
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,625 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 46.120000, -122.900000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kelso (KLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS) in Kelso, United States is 10,272 kilometers (6,382 miles / 5,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 15:28 in Chengdu, it's 23:28 in Kelso. 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 1,605 feet between the two airports. Southwest Washington Regional Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Kelso (KLS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 321° (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 Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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