CTU
Chengdu
China
11,463 km
7,123 miles
DRE
Drummond Island
United States
Distance
11,463 km
7,123 mi / 6,190 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CTU DRE
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Drummond Island Airport
IATA Code CTU DRE
ICAO Code ZUUU KDRM
City Chengdu Drummond Island
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 668 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 46.010000, -83.740000

Chengdu (CTU) to Drummond Island (DRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Drummond Island Airport (DRE) in Drummond Island, United States is 11,463 kilometers (7,123 miles / 6,190 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 23:04 in Chengdu, it's 10:04 in Drummond Island. With a 13-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 Drummond Island (DRE) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 353° (north). 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 Drummond Island Airport (DRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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