CTU
Chengdu
China
11,379 km
7,071 miles
ILL
Willmar
United States
Distance
11,379 km
7,071 mi / 6,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
14°
north northeast

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CTU ILL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Willmar Municipal/John L Rice Field
IATA Code CTU ILL
ICAO Code ZUUU KBDH
City Chengdu Willmar
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,126 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 45.120000, -95.130000

Chengdu (CTU) to Willmar (ILL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Willmar Municipal/John L Rice Field (ILL) in Willmar, United States is 11,379 kilometers (7,071 miles / 6,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 20:30 in Chengdu, it's 06:30 in Willmar. 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 Willmar (ILL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 343° (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 Willmar Municipal/John L Rice Field (ILL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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