CTU
Chengdu
China
11,632 km
7,228 miles
RBF
Big Bear City
United States
Distance
11,632 km
7,228 mi / 6,281 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU RBF
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Big Bear City Airport
IATA Code CTU RBF
ICAO Code ZUUU KL35
City Chengdu Big Bear City
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,625 ft 6,752 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 34.260000, -116.860000

Chengdu (CTU) to Big Bear City (RBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Big Bear City Airport (RBF) in Big Bear City, United States is 11,632 kilometers (7,228 miles / 6,281 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 03:39 in Chengdu, it's 11:39 in Big Bear City. With a 16-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 5,127 feet between the two airports. Big Bear City Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Big Bear City (RBF) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 324° (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 Big Bear City Airport (RBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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