CTU
Chengdu
China
12,018 km
7,468 miles
WTR
Whiteriver
United States
Distance
12,018 km
7,468 mi / 6,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU WTR
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Whiteriver Airport
IATA Code CTU WTR
ICAO Code ZUUU KE24
City Chengdu Whiteriver
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Phoenix
Elevation 1,625 ft 5,153 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 33.810000, -109.990000

Chengdu (CTU) to Whiteriver (WTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Whiteriver Airport (WTR) in Whiteriver, United States is 12,018 kilometers (7,468 miles / 6,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 00:05 in Chengdu, it's 09:05 in Whiteriver. 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 3,528 feet between the two airports. Whiteriver 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 Whiteriver (WTR) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 330° (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 Whiteriver Airport (WTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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