CTU
Chengdu
China
11,808 km
7,337 miles
PXL
Polacca
United States
Distance
11,808 km
7,337 mi / 6,376 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
28°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

CTU PXL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Polacca Airport
IATA Code CTU PXL
ICAO Code ZUUU KP10
City Chengdu Polacca
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Phoenix
Elevation 1,625 ft 5,573 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 35.790000, -110.420000

Chengdu (CTU) to Polacca (PXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Polacca Airport (PXL) in Polacca, United States is 11,808 kilometers (7,337 miles / 6,376 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 08:15 in Chengdu, it's 17:15 in Polacca. 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 3,948 feet between the two airports. Polacca 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 Polacca (PXL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 330° (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 Polacca Airport (PXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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