AVL
Asheville
United States
12,643 km
7,856 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
12,643 km
7,856 mi / 6,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

AVL CTU
Airport Name Asheville Regional Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code AVL CTU
ICAO Code KAVL ZUUU
City Asheville Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,164 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 35.440000, -82.540000 30.580000, 103.950000

Asheville (AVL) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) in Asheville, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 12,643 kilometers (7,856 miles / 6,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 11:34 in Asheville, it's 00:34 in Chengdu. 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 Chengdu (CTU) to Asheville (AVL) follows a heading of 6° (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 Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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