CTU
Chengdu
China
13,276 km
8,249 miles
MFE
Mc Allen
United States
Distance
13,276 km
8,249 mi / 7,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
23°
north northeast

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CTU MFE
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Mc Allen International Airport
IATA Code CTU MFE
ICAO Code ZUUU KMFE
City Chengdu Mc Allen
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 107 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 26.200000, -98.200000

Chengdu (CTU) to Mc Allen (MFE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Mc Allen International Airport (MFE) in Mc Allen, United States is 13,276 kilometers (8,249 miles / 7,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 07:02 in Chengdu, it's 17:02 in Mc Allen. With a 14-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 1,518 feet between the two airports. Mc Allen International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Mc Allen (MFE) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 338° (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 Mc Allen International Airport (MFE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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