CTU
Chengdu
China
13,014 km
8,087 miles
MVC
Monroeville
United States
Distance
13,014 km
8,087 mi / 7,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
11°
north

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CTU MVC
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Monroe County Aeroplex Airport
IATA Code CTU MVC
ICAO Code ZUUU KMVC
City Chengdu Monroeville
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 419 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 31.460000, -87.350000

Chengdu (CTU) to Monroeville (MVC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Monroe County Aeroplex Airport (MVC) in Monroeville, United States is 13,014 kilometers (8,087 miles / 7,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 05:27 in Chengdu, it's 15:27 in Monroeville. 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 1,206 feet between the two airports. Monroe County Aeroplex Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Monroeville (MVC) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 349° (north). 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 Monroe County Aeroplex Airport (MVC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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