CTU
Chengdu
China
12,345 km
7,671 miles
SLG
Siloam Springs
United States
Distance
12,345 km
7,671 mi / 6,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
16°
north northeast

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CTU SLG
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Smith Field
IATA Code CTU SLG
ICAO Code ZUUU KSLG
City Chengdu Siloam Springs
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,191 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 36.190000, -94.490000

Chengdu (CTU) to Siloam Springs (SLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Smith Field (SLG) in Siloam Springs, United States is 12,345 kilometers (7,671 miles / 6,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 03:21 in Chengdu, it's 13:21 in Siloam Springs. 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 Siloam Springs (SLG) 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 Smith Field (SLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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