CTU
Chengdu
China
12,216 km
7,590 miles
SVC
Silver City
United States
Distance
12,216 km
7,590 mi / 6,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
28°
north northeast

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CTU SVC
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Grant County Airport
IATA Code CTU SVC
ICAO Code ZUUU KSVC
City Chengdu Silver City
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 1,625 ft 5,446 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 32.640000, -108.160000

Chengdu (CTU) to Silver City (SVC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Grant County Airport (SVC) in Silver City, United States is 12,216 kilometers (7,590 miles / 6,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 21:48 in Chengdu, it's 06:48 in Silver City. 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 3,821 feet between the two airports. Grant County Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Silver City (SVC) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 331° (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 Grant County Airport (SVC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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