CTU
Chengdu
China
11,584 km
7,198 miles
TVC
Traverse City
United States
Distance
11,584 km
7,198 mi / 6,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CTU TVC
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Cherry Capital Airport
IATA Code CTU TVC
ICAO Code ZUUU KTVC
City Chengdu Traverse City
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 624 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 44.740000, -85.580000

Chengdu (CTU) to Traverse City (TVC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) in Traverse City, United States is 11,584 kilometers (7,198 miles / 6,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 23:41 in Chengdu, it's 10:41 in Traverse City. With a 13-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 1,001 feet between the two airports. Cherry Capital Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Traverse City (TVC) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 352° (north). 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 Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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