CTU
Chengdu
China
11,323 km
7,036 miles
DGW
Douglas
United States
Distance
11,323 km
7,036 mi / 6,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU DGW
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Converse County Airport
IATA Code CTU DGW
ICAO Code ZUUU KDGW
City Chengdu Douglas
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,933 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 42.800000, -105.390000

Chengdu (CTU) to Douglas (DGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Converse County Airport (DGW) in Douglas, United States is 11,323 kilometers (7,036 miles / 6,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 China with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:51 in Chengdu, it's 06:51 in Douglas. 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 3,308 feet between the two airports. Converse County Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Douglas (DGW) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Converse County Airport (DGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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