BOK
Brookings
United States
10,548 km
6,554 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
10,548 km
6,554 mi / 5,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BOK CTU
Airport Name Brookings Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BOK CTU
ICAO Code KBOK ZUUU
City Brookings Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 462 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 42.070000, -124.290000 30.580000, 103.950000

Brookings (BOK) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brookings Airport (BOK) in Brookings, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 10,548 kilometers (6,554 miles / 5,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 05:14 in Brookings, it's 21:14 in Chengdu. With a 16-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 1,163 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Brookings Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Brookings (BOK) follows a heading of 34° (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 Brookings Airport (BOK) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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