Distance From Eielson Air Force Base to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, EIL - CTU Distance

The distance from Eielson Air Force Base (EIL) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) is 4846 miles or 7798 kilometers or 4208 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Fairbanks ( United States ) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fairbanks and Chengdu (Shuangliu) takes around 11 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, Chengdu (Shuangliu), China is 11 hours 8 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • EIL - CTU

Kilometers		7798 km
Statute Miles		4846 miles
Nautical Miles		4208 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 8 minutes

Eielson Air Force Base to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Flight Route Map - EIL to CTU Flight Path

Location of Eielson Air Force Base & Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fairbanks to Chengdu (Shuangliu) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Fairbanks, United States and Chengdu (Shuangliu), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • EIL - CTU

Time difference between Fairbanks (United States) and Chengdu (Shuangliu) (China) is 16 Hours.
Chengdu (Shuangliu) time is 16 Hours ahead of Fairbanks.

Location	Local Time
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-06-19, 12:09:52 AKDT
Chengdu (Shuangliu) (China)	2026-06-20, 04:09:52 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Eielson Air Force Base (EIL / PAEI) Fairbanks, United States

Destination

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU / ZUUU) Chengdu (Shuangliu), China