CTU
Chengdu
China
12,009 km
7,462 miles
MCI
Kansas City
United States
Distance
12,009 km
7,462 mi / 6,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
15°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

CTU MCI
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kansas City International Airport
IATA Code CTU MCI
ICAO Code ZUUU KMCI
City Chengdu Kansas City
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,027 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 39.300000, -94.710000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kansas City (MCI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) in Kansas City, United States is 12,009 kilometers (7,462 miles / 6,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 22:36 in Chengdu, it's 09:36 in Kansas City. With a 13-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 Kansas City (MCI) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 343° (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 Kansas City International Airport (MCI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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