CTU
Chengdu
China
10,770 km
6,692 miles
SMN
Salmon
United States
Distance
10,770 km
6,692 mi / 5,815 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU SMN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lemhi County Airport
IATA Code CTU SMN
ICAO Code ZUUU KSMN
City Chengdu Salmon
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,044 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 45.120000, -113.880000

Chengdu (CTU) to Salmon (SMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lemhi County Airport (SMN) in Salmon, United States is 10,770 kilometers (6,692 miles / 5,815 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 18:31 in Chengdu, it's 03:31 in Salmon. 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 2,419 feet between the two airports. Lemhi County Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Salmon (SMN) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 328° (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 Lemhi County Airport (SMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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