CEM
Central
United States
7,838 km
4,870 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
7,838 km
4,870 mi / 4,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Anchorage
Heading
302°
west northwest

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CEM CTU
Airport Name Central Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code CEM CTU
ICAO Code PACE ZUUU
City Central Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 937 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 65.570000, -144.780000 30.580000, 103.950000

Central (CEM) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Airport (CEM) in Central, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 7,838 kilometers (4,870 miles / 4,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 03:59 in Central, it's 20:59 in Chengdu. With a 17-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 Central (CEM) follows a heading of 24° (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 Central Airport (CEM) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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