CTU
Chengdu
China
11,326 km
7,038 miles
PVU
Provo
United States
Distance
11,326 km
7,038 mi / 6,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU PVU
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Provo Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTU PVU
ICAO Code ZUUU KPVU
City Chengdu Provo
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,497 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 40.220000, -111.720000

Chengdu (CTU) to Provo (PVU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) in Provo, United States is 11,326 kilometers (7,038 miles / 6,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 18:08 in Chengdu, it's 03:08 in Provo. 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 2,872 feet between the two airports. Provo Municipal Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Provo (PVU) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 329° (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 Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.