CTU
Chengdu
China
11,476 km
7,131 miles
RRL
Merrill
United States
Distance
11,476 km
7,131 mi / 6,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

CTU RRL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Merrill Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTU RRL
ICAO Code ZUUU KRRL
City Chengdu Merrill
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,318 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 45.200000, -89.710000

Chengdu (CTU) to Merrill (RRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Merrill Municipal Airport (RRL) in Merrill, United States is 11,476 kilometers (7,131 miles / 6,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 14:36 in Chengdu, it's 00:36 in Merrill. 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.

The return flight from Merrill (RRL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 348° (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 Merrill Municipal Airport (RRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.