CTU
Chengdu
China
12,635 km
7,851 miles
SLR
Sulphur Springs
United States
Distance
12,635 km
7,851 mi / 6,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
18°
north northeast

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CTU SLR
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTU SLR
ICAO Code ZUUU KSLR
City Chengdu Sulphur Springs
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 489 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 33.160000, -95.620000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sulphur Springs (SLR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (SLR) in Sulphur Springs, United States is 12,635 kilometers (7,851 miles / 6,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 14:35 in Chengdu, it's 01:35 in Sulphur Springs. With a 13-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 1,136 feet between the two airports. Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Sulphur Springs (SLR) 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 Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (SLR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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