CTU
Chengdu
China
10,994 km
6,832 miles
POY
Powell
United States
Distance
10,994 km
6,832 mi / 5,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
23°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

CTU POY
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Powell Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTU POY
ICAO Code ZUUU KPOY
City Chengdu Powell
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 1,625 ft 5,096 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 44.870000, -108.790000

Chengdu (CTU) to Powell (POY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Powell Municipal Airport (POY) in Powell, United States is 10,994 kilometers (6,832 miles / 5,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 05:45 in Chengdu, it's 15:45 in Powell. 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 3,471 feet between the two airports. Powell Municipal Airport 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 Powell (POY) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 332° (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 Powell Municipal Airport (POY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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