CTU
Chengdu
China
12,625 km
7,845 miles
MMI
Athens
United States
Distance
12,625 km
7,845 mi / 6,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CTU MMI
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Mcminn County Airport
IATA Code CTU MMI
ICAO Code ZUUU KMMI
City Chengdu Athens
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 874 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 35.400000, -84.560000

Chengdu (CTU) to Athens (MMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Mcminn County Airport (MMI) in Athens, United States is 12,625 kilometers (7,845 miles / 6,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 03:44 in Chengdu, it's 14:44 in Athens. With a 13-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 Athens (MMI) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 352° (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 Mcminn County Airport (MMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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