CTU
Chengdu
China
11,797 km
7,331 miles
GLD
Goodland
United States
Distance
11,797 km
7,331 mi / 6,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
20°
north northeast

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CTU GLD
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Renner Field/Goodland Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTU GLD
ICAO Code ZUUU KGLD
City Chengdu Goodland
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,658 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 39.370000, -101.700000

Chengdu (CTU) to Goodland (GLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Renner Field/Goodland Municipal Airport (GLD) in Goodland, United States is 11,797 kilometers (7,331 miles / 6,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 09:22 in Chengdu, it's 18:22 in Goodland. With a 15-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 2,033 feet between the two airports. Renner Field/Goodland Municipal Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Goodland (GLD) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). 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 Renner Field/Goodland Municipal Airport (GLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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