AHN
Athens
United States
12,799 km
7,953 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
12,799 km
7,953 mi / 6,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

AHN CTU
Airport Name Athens/Ben Epps Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code AHN CTU
ICAO Code KAHN ZUUU
City Athens Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 812 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 33.950000, -83.330000 30.580000, 103.950000

Athens (AHN) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Athens/Ben Epps Airport (AHN) in Athens, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 12,799 kilometers (7,953 miles / 6,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 12:34 in Athens, it's 01:34 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.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Athens (AHN) follows a heading of 7° (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 Athens/Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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