CTU
Chengdu
China
11,812 km
7,340 miles
FLG
Flagstaff
United States
Distance
11,812 km
7,340 mi / 6,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU FLG
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
IATA Code CTU FLG
ICAO Code ZUUU KFLG
City Chengdu Flagstaff
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Phoenix
Elevation 1,625 ft 7,015 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 35.140000, -111.670000

Chengdu (CTU) to Flagstaff (FLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) in Flagstaff, United States is 11,812 kilometers (7,340 miles / 6,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 23:50 in Chengdu, it's 08:50 in Flagstaff. 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 5,390 feet between the two airports. Flagstaff Pulliam Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Flagstaff (FLG) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 329° (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 Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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