CLG
Coalinga
United States
11,276 km
7,007 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
11,276 km
7,007 mi / 6,089 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CLG CTU
Airport Name New Coalinga Municipal Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code CLG CTU
ICAO Code KC80 ZUUU
City Coalinga Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 625 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 36.160000, -120.290000 30.580000, 103.950000

Coalinga (CLG) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Coalinga Municipal Airport (CLG) in Coalinga, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 11,276 kilometers (7,007 miles / 6,089 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 08:27 in Coalinga, it's 00:27 in Chengdu. With a 16-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 1,000 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than New Coalinga Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Coalinga (CLG) follows a heading of 35° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the New Coalinga Municipal Airport (CLG) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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