ANC
Anchorage
United States
7,859 km
4,883 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
7,859 km
4,883 mi / 4,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Anchorage
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ANC CTU
Airport Name Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code ANC CTU
ICAO Code PANC ZUUU
City Anchorage Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 151 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 61.170000, -150.000000 30.580000, 103.950000

Anchorage (ANC) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Anchorage, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 7,859 kilometers (4,883 miles / 4,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 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 05:30 in Anchorage, it's 22:30 in Chengdu. 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 1,474 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Anchorage (ANC) follows a heading of 29° (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 Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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