CTU
Chengdu
China
10,681 km
6,637 miles
MLK
Malta
United States
Distance
10,681 km
6,637 mi / 5,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
21°
north northeast

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CTU MLK
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Malta Airport
IATA Code CTU MLK
ICAO Code ZUUU KM75
City Chengdu Malta
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,254 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 48.370000, -107.920000

Chengdu (CTU) to Malta (MLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Malta Airport (MLK) in Malta, United States is 10,681 kilometers (6,637 miles / 5,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 06:05 in Chengdu, it's 15:05 in Malta. 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.

The return flight from Malta (MLK) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 333° (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 Malta Airport (MLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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