Airport Comparison
| CTU | GFL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport |
| IATA Code | CTU | GFL |
| ICAO Code | ZUUU | KGFL |
| City | Chengdu | Glens Falls |
| Country | China | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 1,625 ft | 328 ft |
| Coordinates | 30.580000, 103.950000 | 43.340000, -73.610000 |
Chengdu (CTU) to Glens Falls (GFL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) in Glens Falls, United States is 11,792 kilometers (7,327 miles / 6,367 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 04:02 in Chengdu, it's 15:02 in Glens Falls. 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 1,297 feet between the two airports. Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.
The return flight from Glens Falls (GFL) 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 Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.