CTU
Chengdu
China
11,902 km
7,396 miles
MGC
Michigan City
United States
Distance
11,902 km
7,396 mi / 6,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CTU MGC
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Michigan City Municipal-Phillips Field
IATA Code CTU MGC
ICAO Code ZUUU KMGC
City Chengdu Michigan City
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 655 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 41.700000, -86.820000

Chengdu (CTU) to Michigan City (MGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Michigan City Municipal-Phillips Field (MGC) in Michigan City, United States is 11,902 kilometers (7,396 miles / 6,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 00:04 in Chengdu, it's 10:04 in Michigan City. 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 Michigan City (MGC) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Michigan City Municipal-Phillips Field (MGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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