CTU
Chengdu
China
7,938 km
4,933 miles
SMU
Sheep Mountain
United States
Distance
7,938 km
4,933 mi / 4,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
28°
north northeast

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CTU SMU
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sheep Mountain Airport
IATA Code CTU SMU
ICAO Code ZUUU PASP
City Chengdu Sheep Mountain
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Anchorage
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,750 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 61.810000, -147.510000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sheep Mountain (SMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sheep Mountain Airport (SMU) in Sheep Mountain, United States is 7,938 kilometers (4,933 miles / 4,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 16:10 in Chengdu, it's 23:10 in Sheep Mountain. 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 1,125 feet between the two airports. Sheep Mountain Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Sheep Mountain (SMU) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 301° (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 Sheep Mountain Airport (SMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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