CTU
Chengdu
China
11,372 km
7,066 miles
DTA
Delta
United States
Distance
11,372 km
7,066 mi / 6,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU DTA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Delta Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTU DTA
ICAO Code ZUUU KDTA
City Chengdu Delta
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,760 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 39.380000, -112.500000

Chengdu (CTU) to Delta (DTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Delta Municipal Airport (DTA) in Delta, United States is 11,372 kilometers (7,066 miles / 6,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 23:48 in Chengdu, it's 08:48 in Delta. 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 3,135 feet between the two airports. Delta Municipal Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Delta (DTA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 328° (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 Delta Municipal Airport (DTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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