CTU
Chengdu
China
12,775 km
7,938 miles
JCT
Junction
United States
Distance
12,775 km
7,938 mi / 6,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU JCT
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kimble County Airport
IATA Code CTU JCT
ICAO Code ZUUU KJCT
City Chengdu Junction
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,754 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 30.510000, -99.760000

Chengdu (CTU) to Junction (JCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kimble County Airport (JCT) in Junction, United States is 12,775 kilometers (7,938 miles / 6,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 09:50 in Junction. 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 Junction (JCT) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 338° (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 Kimble County Airport (JCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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