COS
Colorado Springs
United States
11,748 km
7,300 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
11,748 km
7,300 mi / 6,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

COS CTU
Airport Name City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code COS CTU
ICAO Code KCOS ZUUU
City Colorado Springs Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 6,187 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 38.810000, -104.700000 30.580000, 103.950000

Colorado Springs (COS) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) in Colorado Springs, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 11,748 kilometers (7,300 miles / 6,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 03:13 in Colorado Springs, it's 18:13 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 4,562 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits lower than City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Colorado Springs (COS) follows a heading of 23° (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 City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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