CTU
Chengdu
China
7,184 km
4,464 miles
SMK
St Michael
United States
Distance
7,184 km
4,464 mi / 3,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
30°
north northeast

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CTU SMK
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport St Michael Airport
IATA Code CTU SMK
ICAO Code ZUUU PAMK
City Chengdu St Michael
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Nome
Elevation 1,625 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 63.490000, -162.110000

Chengdu (CTU) to St Michael (SMK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to St Michael Airport (SMK) in St Michael, United States is 7,184 kilometers (4,464 miles / 3,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 10:43 in Chengdu, it's 17:43 in St Michael. With a 17-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 1,527 feet between the two airports. St Michael Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from St Michael (SMK) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 St Michael Airport (SMK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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