CTU
Chengdu
China
11,438 km
7,107 miles
MLF
Milford
United States
Distance
11,438 km
7,107 mi / 6,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU MLF
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Milford Municipal/Ben And Judy Briscoe Field
IATA Code CTU MLF
ICAO Code ZUUU KMLF
City Chengdu Milford
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 1,625 ft 5,042 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 38.430000, -113.010000

Chengdu (CTU) to Milford (MLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Milford Municipal/Ben And Judy Briscoe Field (MLF) in Milford, United States is 11,438 kilometers (7,107 miles / 6,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 20:58 in Milford. 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 3,417 feet between the two airports. Milford Municipal/Ben And Judy Briscoe Field sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Milford (MLF) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 328° (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 Milford Municipal/Ben And Judy Briscoe Field (MLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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