ATW
Appleton
United States
11,597 km
7,206 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
11,597 km
7,206 mi / 6,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
349°
north

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ATW CTU
Airport Name Appleton International Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code ATW CTU
ICAO Code KATW ZUUU
City Appleton Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 918 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 44.260000, -88.520000 30.580000, 103.950000

Appleton (ATW) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Appleton International Airport (ATW) in Appleton, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 11,597 kilometers (7,206 miles / 6,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 10:43 in Appleton, it's 00:43 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.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Appleton (ATW) follows a heading of 9° (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 Appleton International Airport (ATW) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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