CTU
Chengdu
China
12,355 km
7,677 miles
EKX
Elizabethtown
United States
Distance
12,355 km
7,677 mi / 6,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CTU EKX
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Addington Field
IATA Code CTU EKX
ICAO Code ZUUU KEKX
City Chengdu Elizabethtown
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 776 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 37.690000, -85.930000

Chengdu (CTU) to Elizabethtown (EKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Addington Field (EKX) in Elizabethtown, United States is 12,355 kilometers (7,677 miles / 6,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 02:08 in Chengdu, it's 13:08 in Elizabethtown. 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 Elizabethtown (EKX) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 351° (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 Addington Field (EKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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