CTU
Chengdu
China
11,645 km
7,236 miles
SLB
Storm Lake
United States
Distance
11,645 km
7,236 mi / 6,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
14°
north northeast

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CTU SLB
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Storm Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTU SLB
ICAO Code ZUUU KSLB
City Chengdu Storm Lake
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,488 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 42.600000, -95.240000

Chengdu (CTU) to Storm Lake (SLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB) in Storm Lake, United States is 11,645 kilometers (7,236 miles / 6,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 20:44 in Chengdu, it's 06:44 in Storm Lake. 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 Storm Lake (SLB) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 343° (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 Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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