CTU
Chengdu
China
10,747 km
6,678 miles
PWD
Plentywood
United States
Distance
10,747 km
6,678 mi / 5,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
18°
north northeast

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CTU PWD
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sher-Wood Airport
IATA Code CTU PWD
ICAO Code ZUUU KPWD
City Chengdu Plentywood
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,264 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 48.790000, -104.520000

Chengdu (CTU) to Plentywood (PWD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sher-Wood Airport (PWD) in Plentywood, United States is 10,747 kilometers (6,678 miles / 5,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 03:23 in Chengdu, it's 12:23 in Plentywood. 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.

The return flight from Plentywood (PWD) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 336° (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 Sher-Wood Airport (PWD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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