CTU
Chengdu
China
11,886 km
7,386 miles
YIP
Detroit
United States
Distance
11,886 km
7,386 mi / 6,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CTU YIP
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Willow Run Airport
IATA Code CTU YIP
ICAO Code ZUUU KYIP
City Chengdu Detroit
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 716 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 42.200000, -83.500000

Chengdu (CTU) to Detroit (YIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Willow Run Airport (YIP) in Detroit, United States is 11,886 kilometers (7,386 miles / 6,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 22:48 in Chengdu, it's 09:48 in Detroit. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Detroit (YIP) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 353° (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 Willow Run Airport (YIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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