ABE
Allentown
United States
12,094 km
7,515 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
12,094 km
7,515 mi / 6,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

ABE CTU
Airport Name Lehigh Valley International Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code ABE CTU
ICAO Code KABE ZUUU
City Allentown Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 394 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 40.650000, -75.440000 30.580000, 103.950000

Allentown (ABE) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) in Allentown, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 12,094 kilometers (7,515 miles / 6,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 United States with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:40 in Allentown, it's 09:40 in Chengdu. 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 1,231 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Lehigh Valley International Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Allentown (ABE) follows a heading of 360° (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 Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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