CTU
Chengdu
China
7,459 km
4,635 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
7,459 km
4,635 mi / 4,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
70°
east northeast

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CTU MDY
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code CTU MDY
ICAO Code ZUUU PMDY
City Chengdu Midway Atoll
Country China UM
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Midway
Elevation 1,625 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 28.200000, -177.380000

Chengdu (CTU) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 7,459 kilometers (4,635 miles / 4,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:06 in Chengdu, it's 05:06 in Midway Atoll. With a 19-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 1,613 feet between the two airports. Henderson Field sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Midway Atoll (MDY) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 294° (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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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