CTU
Chengdu
China
14,690 km
9,128 miles
LCF
Rio Dulce
Guatemala
Distance
14,690 km
9,128 mi / 7,932 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
17°
north northeast

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CTU LCF
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Las Vegas Airport
IATA Code CTU LCF
ICAO Code ZUUU MGRD
City Chengdu Rio Dulce
Country China Guatemala
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Guatemala
Elevation 1,625 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 15.670000, -88.960000

Chengdu (CTU) to Rio Dulce (LCF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Las Vegas Airport (LCF) in Rio Dulce, Guatemala is 14,690 kilometers (9,128 miles / 7,932 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 Guatemala. 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 00:09 in Chengdu, it's 10:09 in Rio Dulce. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,597 feet between the two airports. Las Vegas Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Dulce (LCF) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 345° (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 Las Vegas Airport (LCF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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