China
United StatesChengdu (CTU) to Dallas (DFW) shipping route.
13,253 km by air, about 17 h 18 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Chengdu (CTU) and Dallas (DFW)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Chengdu (CTU)AirDallas (DFW)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 13,253 km (8,235 mi) |
| Straight line | 12,622 km |
| Flight time | 17 h 18 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Chengdu (CTU) to Dallas (DFW) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is 13,253 km (7,156 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 12,622 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 17 h 18 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for CTU to DFW this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Chengdu to Dallas saves money. The shipment crosses from China into the United States, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Chengdu (CTU) in this directory, Dallas (DFW) is the 60th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Chengdu: Memphis (13,205 km), Louisville (12,922 km) and Cincinnati (12,835 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Chengdu (CTU) to Dallas (DFW)?
13,253 km along the flight path (12,622 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Chengdu (CTU) to Dallas (DFW)?
About 17 h 18 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Dallas (DFW) to Chengdu (CTU) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Atlanta (ATL) to Dallas (DFW)1,233 km
- Louisville (SDF) to Dallas (DFW)1,237 km
- Chicago (ORD) to Dallas (DFW)1,355 km
- Cincinnati (CVG) to Dallas (DFW)1,370 km
How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.