CTU
Chengdu
China
10,520 km
6,537 miles
RDM
Redmond
United States
Distance
10,520 km
6,537 mi / 5,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU RDM
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Roberts Field
IATA Code CTU RDM
ICAO Code ZUUU KRDM
City Chengdu Redmond
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,082 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 44.250000, -121.150000

Chengdu (CTU) to Redmond (RDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Roberts Field (RDM) in Redmond, United States is 10,520 kilometers (6,537 miles / 5,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 22:22 in Chengdu, it's 06:22 in Redmond. 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 1,457 feet between the two airports. Roberts Field sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Redmond (RDM) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 322° (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 Roberts Field (RDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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