CTU
Chengdu
China
11,504 km
7,148 miles
FSD
Sioux Falls
United States
Distance
11,504 km
7,148 mi / 6,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
15°
north northeast

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CTU FSD
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Joe Foss Field
IATA Code CTU FSD
ICAO Code ZUUU KFSD
City Chengdu Sioux Falls
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,430 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 43.580000, -96.740000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sioux Falls (FSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Joe Foss Field (FSD) in Sioux Falls, United States is 11,504 kilometers (7,148 miles / 6,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 19:40 in Chengdu, it's 05:40 in Sioux Falls. 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.

The return flight from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 342° (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 Joe Foss Field (FSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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