CTU
Chengdu
China
13,008 km
8,083 miles
MQW
Mc Rae
United States
Distance
13,008 km
8,083 mi / 7,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CTU MQW
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Telfair-Wheeler Airport
IATA Code CTU MQW
ICAO Code ZUUU KMQW
City Chengdu Mc Rae
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 32.100000, -82.880000

Chengdu (CTU) to Mc Rae (MQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Telfair-Wheeler Airport (MQW) in Mc Rae, United States is 13,008 kilometers (8,083 miles / 7,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 06:06 in Chengdu, it's 17:06 in Mc Rae. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,423 feet between the two airports. Telfair-Wheeler Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Mc Rae (MQW) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 353° (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 Telfair-Wheeler Airport (MQW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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