CTU
Chengdu
China
8,188 km
5,088 miles
KGZ
Glacier Creek
United States
Distance
8,188 km
5,088 mi / 4,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
27°
north northeast

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CTU KGZ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Glacier Creek Airport
IATA Code CTU KGZ
ICAO Code ZUUU KKGZ
City Chengdu Glacier Creek
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Anchorage
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,380 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 61.460000, -142.380000

Chengdu (CTU) to Glacier Creek (KGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Glacier Creek Airport (KGZ) in Glacier Creek, United States is 8,188 kilometers (5,088 miles / 4,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 05:43 in Chengdu, it's 12:43 in Glacier Creek. 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.

The return flight from Glacier Creek (KGZ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 305° (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 Glacier Creek Airport (KGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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