CTU
Chengdu
China
10,592 km
6,581 miles
MSO
Missoula
United States
Distance
10,592 km
6,581 mi / 5,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU MSO
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Missoula Montana Airport
IATA Code CTU MSO
ICAO Code ZUUU KMSO
City Chengdu Missoula
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,206 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 46.920000, -114.090000

Chengdu (CTU) to Missoula (MSO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) in Missoula, United States is 10,592 kilometers (6,581 miles / 5,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 23:49 in Chengdu, it's 08:49 in Missoula. With a 15-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 1,581 feet between the two airports. Missoula Montana Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Missoula (MSO) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 328° (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 Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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