CTU
Chengdu
China
10,822 km
6,724 miles
RBL
Red Bluff
United States
Distance
10,822 km
6,724 mi / 5,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
34°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CTU RBL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Red Bluff Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTU RBL
ICAO Code ZUUU KRBL
City Chengdu Red Bluff
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,625 ft 352 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 40.150000, -122.250000

Chengdu (CTU) to Red Bluff (RBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Red Bluff Municipal Airport (RBL) in Red Bluff, United States is 10,822 kilometers (6,724 miles / 5,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 22:58 in Chengdu, it's 07:58 in Red Bluff. 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 1,273 feet between the two airports. Red Bluff Municipal Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Red Bluff (RBL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 321° (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 Red Bluff Municipal Airport (RBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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