CTU
Chengdu
China
12,988 km
8,070 miles
ELA
Eagle Lake
United States
Distance
12,988 km
8,070 mi / 7,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
20°
north northeast

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CTU ELA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Eagle Lake Airport
IATA Code CTU ELA
ICAO Code ZUUU KELA
City Chengdu Eagle Lake
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 29.600000, -96.320000

Chengdu (CTU) to Eagle Lake (ELA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) in Eagle Lake, United States is 12,988 kilometers (8,070 miles / 7,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 01:17 in Chengdu, it's 11:17 in Eagle Lake. 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 1,441 feet between the two airports. Eagle Lake Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Eagle Lake (ELA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 340° (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 Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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