CTU
Chengdu
China
7,107 km
4,416 miles
GLV
Golovin
United States
Distance
7,107 km
4,416 mi / 3,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
29°
north northeast

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CTU GLV
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Golovin Airport
IATA Code CTU GLV
ICAO Code ZUUU PAGL
City Chengdu Golovin
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Anchorage
Elevation 1,625 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 64.550000, -163.010000

Chengdu (CTU) to Golovin (GLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Golovin Airport (GLV) in Golovin, United States is 7,107 kilometers (4,416 miles / 3,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 22:30 in Chengdu, it's 05:30 in Golovin. With a 17-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 1,560 feet between the two airports. Golovin Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Golovin (GLV) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Golovin Airport (GLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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