CTU
Chengdu
China
11,468 km
7,126 miles
TSP
Tehachapi
United States
Distance
11,468 km
7,126 mi / 6,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
34°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CTU TSP
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Tehachapi Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTU TSP
ICAO Code ZUUU KTSP
City Chengdu Tehachapi
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,001 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 35.130000, -118.440000

Chengdu (CTU) to Tehachapi (TSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Tehachapi Municipal Airport (TSP) in Tehachapi, United States is 11,468 kilometers (7,126 miles / 6,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 10:47 in Chengdu, it's 19:47 in Tehachapi. With a 15-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 2,376 feet between the two airports. Tehachapi Municipal Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Tehachapi (TSP) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 323° (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 Tehachapi Municipal Airport (TSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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