APG
Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Aberdeen)
United States
12,223 km
7,595 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
12,223 km
7,595 mi / 6,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
360°
north

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APG CTU
Airport Name Phillips Army Air Field Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code APG CTU
ICAO Code KAPG ZUUU
City Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Aberdeen) Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 45 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 39.500000, -76.200000 30.580000, 103.950000

Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Aberdeen) (APG) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phillips Army Air Field (APG) in Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Aberdeen), United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 12,223 kilometers (7,595 miles / 6,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 09:55 in Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Aberdeen), it's 22:55 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 1,581 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Phillips Army Air Field.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Aberdeen) (APG) follows a heading of 0° (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 Phillips Army Air Field (APG) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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