CTU
Chengdu
China
12,951 km
8,047 miles
DRI
De Ridder
United States
Distance
12,951 km
8,047 mi / 6,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU DRI
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Beauregard Regional Airport
IATA Code CTU DRI
ICAO Code ZUUU KDRI
City Chengdu De Ridder
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 30.800000, -93.300000

Chengdu (CTU) to De Ridder (DRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Beauregard Regional Airport (DRI) in De Ridder, United States is 12,951 kilometers (8,047 miles / 6,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 23:26 in Chengdu, it's 09:26 in De Ridder. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,423 feet between the two airports. Beauregard Regional Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from De Ridder (DRI) 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 Beauregard Regional Airport (DRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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