CTU
Chengdu
China
12,321 km
7,656 miles
RVS
Tulsa
United States
Distance
12,321 km
7,656 mi / 6,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU RVS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Tulsa Riverside Airport
IATA Code CTU RVS
ICAO Code ZUUU KRVS
City Chengdu Tulsa
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 638 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 36.040000, -95.980000

Chengdu (CTU) to Tulsa (RVS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Tulsa Riverside Airport (RVS) in Tulsa, United States is 12,321 kilometers (7,656 miles / 6,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 22:39 in Chengdu, it's 08:39 in Tulsa. With a 14-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 Tulsa (RVS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 342° (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 Tulsa Riverside Airport (RVS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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