ALE
Alpine
United States
12,634 km
7,851 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
12,634 km
7,851 mi / 6,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ALE CTU
Airport Name Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code ALE CTU
ICAO Code KE38 ZUUU
City Alpine Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,514 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 30.380000, -103.680000 30.580000, 103.950000

Alpine (ALE) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) in Alpine, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 12,634 kilometers (7,851 miles / 6,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 United States with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:51 in Alpine, it's 18:51 in Chengdu. 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 2,889 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits lower than Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Alpine (ALE) follows a heading of 26° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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