CTU
Chengdu
China
10,644 km
6,614 miles
GTF
Great Falls
United States
Distance
10,644 km
6,614 mi / 5,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU GTF
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Great Falls International Airport
IATA Code CTU GTF
ICAO Code ZUUU KGTF
City Chengdu Great Falls
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,680 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 47.480000, -111.370000

Chengdu (CTU) to Great Falls (GTF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Great Falls International Airport (GTF) in Great Falls, United States is 10,644 kilometers (6,614 miles / 5,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 01:57 in Chengdu, it's 10:57 in Great Falls. 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 2,055 feet between the two airports. Great Falls International Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Great Falls (GTF) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 330° (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 Great Falls International Airport (GTF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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