BCT
Boca Raton
United States
13,667 km
8,492 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
13,667 km
8,492 mi / 7,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
356°
north

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BCT CTU
Airport Name Boca Raton Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BCT CTU
ICAO Code KBCT ZUUU
City Boca Raton Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 26.380000, -80.110000 30.580000, 103.950000

Boca Raton (BCT) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boca Raton Airport (BCT) in Boca Raton, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 13,667 kilometers (8,492 miles / 7,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 05:07 in Boca Raton, it's 18:07 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,612 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Boca Raton Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Boca Raton (BCT) follows a heading of 4° (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 Boca Raton Airport (BCT) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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