CTU
Chengdu
China
11,394 km
7,080 miles
MIT
Shafter
United States
Distance
11,394 km
7,080 mi / 6,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
35°
northeast

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CTU MIT
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Shafter-Minter Field
IATA Code CTU MIT
ICAO Code ZUUU KMIT
City Chengdu Shafter
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,625 ft 425 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 35.510000, -119.190000

Chengdu (CTU) to Shafter (MIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) in Shafter, United States is 11,394 kilometers (7,080 miles / 6,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 21:35 in Chengdu, it's 05:35 in Shafter. 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 1,200 feet between the two airports. Shafter-Minter Field sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Shafter (MIT) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 323° (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 Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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