CTU
Chengdu
China
11,490 km
7,140 miles
MHV
Mojave
United States
Distance
11,490 km
7,140 mi / 6,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU MHV
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field
IATA Code CTU MHV
ICAO Code ZUUU KMHV
City Chengdu Mojave
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,801 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 35.060000, -118.150000

Chengdu (CTU) to Mojave (MHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field (MHV) in Mojave, United States is 11,490 kilometers (7,140 miles / 6,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 23:27 in Chengdu, it's 07:27 in Mojave. With a 16-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 1,176 feet between the two airports. Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Mojave (MHV) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 324° (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 Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field (MHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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