CTU
Chengdu
China
7,796 km
4,844 miles
EIL
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
7,796 km
4,844 mi / 4,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
25°
north northeast

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CTU EIL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Eielson Afb Airport
IATA Code CTU EIL
ICAO Code ZUUU PAEI
City Chengdu Fairbanks
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Anchorage
Elevation 1,625 ft 548 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 64.670000, -147.100000

Chengdu (CTU) to Fairbanks (EIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) in Fairbanks, United States is 7,796 kilometers (4,844 miles / 4,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 14:54 in Chengdu, it's 21:54 in Fairbanks. With a 17-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 1,078 feet between the two airports. Eielson Afb Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Fairbanks (EIL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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