CGS
College Park
United States
12,278 km
7,629 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
12,278 km
7,629 mi / 6,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

CGS CTU
Airport Name College Park Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code CGS CTU
ICAO Code KCGS ZUUU
City College Park Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 49 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 39.000000, -76.900000 30.580000, 103.950000

College Park (CGS) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from College Park Airport (CGS) in College Park, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 12,278 kilometers (7,629 miles / 6,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 10:21 in College Park, it's 23:21 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 1,576 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than College Park Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to College Park (CGS) follows a heading of 1° (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 College Park Airport (CGS) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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