CTU
Chengdu
China
11,853 km
7,365 miles
SQI
Sterling/Rockfalls
United States
Distance
11,853 km
7,365 mi / 6,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
11°
north

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CTU SQI
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field
IATA Code CTU SQI
ICAO Code ZUUU KSQI
City Chengdu Sterling/Rockfalls
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 648 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 41.740000, -89.680000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) in Sterling/Rockfalls, United States is 11,853 kilometers (7,365 miles / 6,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 23:59 in Chengdu, it's 09:59 in Sterling/Rockfalls. 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 Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 348° (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 Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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