The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Eglin Afb/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport (VPS) in Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach, United States is 13,136 kilometers (8,162 miles / 7,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 05:05 in Chengdu, it's 15:05 in Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,541 feet between the two airports. Eglin Afb/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach (VPS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Eglin Afb/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport (VPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.