CTU
Chengdu
China
11,116 km
6,907 miles
MLD
Malad City
United States
Distance
11,116 km
6,907 mi / 6,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU MLD
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Malad City Airport
IATA Code CTU MLD
ICAO Code ZUUU KMLD
City Chengdu Malad City
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,503 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 42.170000, -112.290000

Chengdu (CTU) to Malad City (MLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Malad City Airport (MLD) in Malad City, United States is 11,116 kilometers (6,907 miles / 6,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 04:53 in Chengdu, it's 13:53 in Malad City. With a 15-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 2,878 feet between the two airports. Malad City Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Malad City (MLD) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 329° (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 Malad City Airport (MLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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