CTU
Chengdu
China
13,058 km
8,114 miles
GWV
Bush
United States
Distance
13,058 km
8,114 mi / 7,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
13°
north northeast

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CTU GWV
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Fokker Field
IATA Code CTU GWV
ICAO Code ZUUU 2LA8
City Chengdu Bush
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 30.590000, -89.870000

Chengdu (CTU) to Bush (GWV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Fokker Field (GWV) in Bush, United States is 13,058 kilometers (8,114 miles / 7,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 07:09 in Chengdu, it's 17:09 in Bush. With a 14-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 1,575 feet between the two airports. Fokker Field sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Bush (GWV) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 347° (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 Fokker Field (GWV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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