CTU
Chengdu
China
12,088 km
7,511 miles
EWR
Newark
United States
Distance
12,088 km
7,511 mi / 6,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

CTU EWR
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA Code CTU EWR
ICAO Code ZUUU KEWR
City Chengdu Newark
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 40.690000, -74.170000

Chengdu (CTU) to Newark (EWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States is 12,088 kilometers (7,511 miles / 6,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 China with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:58 in Chengdu, it's 00:58 in Newark. 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 1,608 feet between the two airports. Newark Liberty International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Newark (EWR) to Chengdu (CTU) 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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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