CTU
Chengdu
China
11,583 km
7,198 miles
OLD
Old Town
United States
Distance
11,583 km
7,198 mi / 6,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
355°
north

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CTU OLD
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Dewitt Field/Old Town Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTU OLD
ICAO Code ZUUU KOLD
City Chengdu Old Town
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 127 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 44.950000, -68.670000

Chengdu (CTU) to Old Town (OLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Dewitt Field/Old Town Municipal Airport (OLD) in Old Town, United States is 11,583 kilometers (7,198 miles / 6,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 00:13 in Chengdu, it's 11:13 in Old Town. With a 13-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 1,499 feet between the two airports. Dewitt Field/Old Town Municipal Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Old Town (OLD) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 7° (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 Dewitt Field/Old Town Municipal Airport (OLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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