CTU
Chengdu
China
10,512 km
6,532 miles
GOL
Gold Beach
United States
Distance
10,512 km
6,532 mi / 5,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
34°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU GOL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Gold Beach Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTU GOL
ICAO Code ZUUU K4S1
City Chengdu Gold Beach
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,625 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 42.420000, -124.420000

Chengdu (CTU) to Gold Beach (GOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Gold Beach Municipal Airport (GOL) in Gold Beach, United States is 10,512 kilometers (6,532 miles / 5,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 13:29 in Chengdu, it's 21:29 in Gold Beach. With a 16-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 1,605 feet between the two airports. Gold Beach Municipal Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Gold Beach (GOL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 320° (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 Gold Beach Municipal Airport (GOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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