CTU
Chengdu
China
11,818 km
7,344 miles
ROC
Rochester
United States
Distance
11,818 km
7,344 mi / 6,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CTU ROC
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International Airport
IATA Code CTU ROC
ICAO Code ZUUU KROC
City Chengdu Rochester
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 559 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 43.120000, -77.670000

Chengdu (CTU) to Rochester (ROC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) in Rochester, United States is 11,818 kilometers (7,344 miles / 6,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 18:59 in Chengdu, it's 05:59 in Rochester. 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 1,066 feet between the two airports. Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Rochester (ROC) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 359° (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 Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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