CTU
Chengdu
China
6,051 km
3,760 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
6,051 km
3,760 mi / 3,267 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
44°
northeast

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CTU SYA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code CTU SYA
ICAO Code ZUUU PASY
City Chengdu Shemya
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Adak
Elevation 1,625 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 52.700000, 174.100000

Chengdu (CTU) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 6,051 kilometers (3,760 miles / 3,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 00:28 in Chengdu, it's 06:28 in Shemya. With a 18-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 1,527 feet between the two airports. Eareckson Air Station sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Shemya (SYA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 275° (west). 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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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