CTU
Chengdu
China
11,305 km
7,024 miles
RKS
Rock Springs
United States
Distance
11,305 km
7,024 mi / 6,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
25°
north northeast

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CTU RKS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code CTU RKS
ICAO Code ZUUU KRKS
City Chengdu Rock Springs
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 1,625 ft 6,765 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 41.590000, -109.070000

Chengdu (CTU) to Rock Springs (RKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 11,305 kilometers (7,024 miles / 6,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 07:43 in Chengdu, it's 16:43 in Rock Springs. 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 5,140 feet between the two airports. Southwest Wyoming Regional 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 Rock Springs (RKS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 331° (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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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