CTU
Chengdu
China
11,518 km
7,157 miles
EDW
Edwards
United States
Distance
11,518 km
7,157 mi / 6,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU EDW
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Edwards Afb Airport
IATA Code CTU EDW
ICAO Code ZUUU KEDW
City Chengdu Edwards
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,311 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 34.910000, -117.890000

Chengdu (CTU) to Edwards (EDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Edwards Afb Airport (EDW) in Edwards, United States is 11,518 kilometers (7,157 miles / 6,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 04:03 in Chengdu, it's 12:03 in Edwards. With a 16-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 Edwards (EDW) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 324° (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 Edwards Afb Airport (EDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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