CTU
Chengdu
China
11,585 km
7,199 miles
SPW
Spencer
United States
Distance
11,585 km
7,199 mi / 6,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
14°
north northeast

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CTU SPW
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Spencer Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTU SPW
ICAO Code ZUUU KSPW
City Chengdu Spencer
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,339 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 43.170000, -95.200000

Chengdu (CTU) to Spencer (SPW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Spencer Municipal Airport (SPW) in Spencer, United States is 11,585 kilometers (7,199 miles / 6,255 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 01:40 in Chengdu, it's 11:40 in Spencer. 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 Spencer (SPW) 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 Spencer Municipal Airport (SPW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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