CTU
Chengdu
China
12,239 km
7,605 miles
MVN
Mount Vernon
United States
Distance
12,239 km
7,605 mi / 6,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
11°
north

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CTU MVN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Mount Vernon Airport
IATA Code CTU MVN
ICAO Code ZUUU KMVN
City Chengdu Mount Vernon
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 480 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 38.320000, -88.860000

Chengdu (CTU) to Mount Vernon (MVN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Mount Vernon Airport (MVN) in Mount Vernon, United States is 12,239 kilometers (7,605 miles / 6,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 03:29 in Chengdu, it's 13:29 in Mount Vernon. 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 1,145 feet between the two airports. Mount Vernon Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Mount Vernon (MVN) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 348° (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 Vernon Airport (MVN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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