CTU
Chengdu
China
6,945 km
4,316 miles
KVL
Kivalina
United States
Distance
6,945 km
4,316 mi / 3,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU KVL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kivalina Airport
IATA Code CTU KVL
ICAO Code ZUUU PAVL
City Chengdu Kivalina
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Anchorage
Elevation 1,625 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 67.740000, -164.560000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kivalina (KVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kivalina Airport (KVL) in Kivalina, United States is 6,945 kilometers (4,316 miles / 3,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 23:14 in Chengdu, it's 06:14 in Kivalina. With a 17-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 1,607 feet between the two airports. Kivalina Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Kivalina (KVL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 Kivalina Airport (KVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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