CTU
Chengdu
China
10,756 km
6,684 miles
LWT
Lewistown
United States
Distance
10,756 km
6,684 mi / 5,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
22°
north northeast

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CTU LWT
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lewistown Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTU LWT
ICAO Code ZUUU KLWT
City Chengdu Lewistown
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,170 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 47.050000, -109.470000

Chengdu (CTU) to Lewistown (LWT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lewistown Municipal Airport (LWT) in Lewistown, United States is 10,756 kilometers (6,684 miles / 5,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 16:35 in Chengdu, it's 01:35 in Lewistown. 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 2,545 feet between the two airports. Lewistown Municipal Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Lewistown (LWT) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 331° (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 Lewistown Municipal Airport (LWT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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