CTU
Chengdu
China
8,030 km
4,989 miles
TEK
Tatitlek
United States
Distance
8,030 km
4,989 mi / 4,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
29°
north northeast

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CTU TEK
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Tatitlek Airport
IATA Code CTU TEK
ICAO Code ZUUU PAKA
City Chengdu Tatitlek
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Anchorage
Elevation 1,625 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 60.870000, -146.690000

Chengdu (CTU) to Tatitlek (TEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Tatitlek Airport (TEK) in Tatitlek, United States is 8,030 kilometers (4,989 miles / 4,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 04:49 in Chengdu, it's 11:49 in Tatitlek. 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 1,563 feet between the two airports. Tatitlek Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Tatitlek (TEK) 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 Tatitlek Airport (TEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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