Airport Comparison
| CTU | MPS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | Mount Pleasant Regional Airport |
| IATA Code | CTU | MPS |
| ICAO Code | ZUUU | KOSA |
| City | Chengdu | Mount Pleasant |
| Country | China | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 1,625 ft | 364 ft |
| Coordinates | 30.580000, 103.950000 | 33.100000, -94.960000 |
Chengdu (CTU) to Mount Pleasant (MPS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (MPS) in Mount Pleasant, United States is 12,660 kilometers (7,867 miles / 6,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.
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 16:28 in Chengdu, it's 02:28 in Mount Pleasant. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,261 feet between the two airports. Mount Pleasant Regional Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.
The return flight from Mount Pleasant (MPS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (MPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.