CTU
Chengdu
China
10,058 km
6,250 miles
FRD
Friday Harbor
United States
Distance
10,058 km
6,250 mi / 5,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
29°
north northeast

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CTU FRD
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Friday Harbor Airport
IATA Code CTU FRD
ICAO Code ZUUU KFHR
City Chengdu Friday Harbor
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,625 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 48.520000, -123.020000

Chengdu (CTU) to Friday Harbor (FRD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Friday Harbor Airport (FRD) in Friday Harbor, United States is 10,058 kilometers (6,250 miles / 5,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 14:01 in Chengdu, it's 22:01 in Friday Harbor. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,512 feet between the two airports. Friday Harbor Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Friday Harbor (FRD) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 321° (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 Friday Harbor Airport (FRD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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