BYG
Buffalo
United States
11,118 km
6,908 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
11,118 km
6,908 mi / 6,003 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
334°
north northwest

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BYG CTU
Airport Name Johnson County Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BYG CTU
ICAO Code KBYG ZUUU
City Buffalo Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,970 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 44.380000, -106.720000 30.580000, 103.950000

Buffalo (BYG) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Johnson County Airport (BYG) in Buffalo, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 11,118 kilometers (6,908 miles / 6,003 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 13:34 in Buffalo, it's 04:34 in Chengdu. With a 15-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 3,345 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits lower than Johnson County Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Buffalo (BYG) follows a heading of 22° (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 Johnson County Airport (BYG) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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