CTU
Chengdu
China
11,706 km
7,274 miles
DNS
Denison
United States
Distance
11,706 km
7,274 mi / 6,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
15°
north northeast

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CTU DNS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Denison Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTU DNS
ICAO Code ZUUU KDNS
City Chengdu Denison
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,274 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 41.990000, -95.380000

Chengdu (CTU) to Denison (DNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Denison Municipal Airport (DNS) in Denison, United States is 11,706 kilometers (7,274 miles / 6,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 23:51 in Chengdu, it's 09:51 in Denison. With a 14-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 Denison (DNS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 343° (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 Denison Municipal Airport (DNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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