CTU
Chengdu
China
12,291 km
7,637 miles
MDH
Carbondale/Murphysboro
United States
Distance
12,291 km
7,637 mi / 6,637 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
11°
north

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Airport Comparison

CTU MDH
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Southern Illinois Airport
IATA Code CTU MDH
ICAO Code ZUUU KMDH
City Chengdu Carbondale/Murphysboro
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 411 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 37.780000, -89.250000

Chengdu (CTU) to Carbondale/Murphysboro (MDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) in Carbondale/Murphysboro, United States is 12,291 kilometers (7,637 miles / 6,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 11:58 in Chengdu, it's 22:58 in Carbondale/Murphysboro. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,214 feet between the two airports. Southern Illinois Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Carbondale/Murphysboro (MDH) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 348° (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 Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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