CRE
North Myrtle Beach
United States
12,850 km
7,984 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
12,850 km
7,984 mi / 6,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
357°
north

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Airport Comparison

CRE CTU
Airport Name Grand Strand Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code CRE CTU
ICAO Code KCRE ZUUU
City North Myrtle Beach Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 32 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 33.810000, -78.720000 30.580000, 103.950000

North Myrtle Beach (CRE) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Strand Airport (CRE) in North Myrtle Beach, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 12,850 kilometers (7,984 miles / 6,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 11:54 in North Myrtle Beach, it's 23:54 in Chengdu. With a 12-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 1,593 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Grand Strand Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to North Myrtle Beach (CRE) follows a heading of 2° (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 Grand Strand Airport (CRE) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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