COA
Columbia
United States
11,105 km
6,900 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
11,105 km
6,900 mi / 5,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
322°
northwest

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COA CTU
Airport Name Columbia Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code COA CTU
ICAO Code KO22 ZUUU
City Columbia Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,121 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 38.030000, -120.410000 30.580000, 103.950000

Columbia (COA) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbia Airport (COA) in Columbia, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 11,105 kilometers (6,900 miles / 5,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 08:08 in Columbia, it's 00:08 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.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Columbia (COA) 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 Columbia Airport (COA) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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