CTU
Chengdu
China
12,039 km
7,481 miles
LHV
Lock Haven
United States
Distance
12,039 km
7,481 mi / 6,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CTU LHV
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport William T Piper Memorial Airport
IATA Code CTU LHV
ICAO Code ZUUU KLHV
City Chengdu Lock Haven
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 556 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 41.140000, -77.420000

Chengdu (CTU) to Lock Haven (LHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to William T Piper Memorial Airport (LHV) in Lock Haven, United States is 12,039 kilometers (7,481 miles / 6,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 07:43 in Chengdu, it's 18:43 in Lock Haven. With a 13-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 1,070 feet between the two airports. William T Piper Memorial Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Lock Haven (LHV) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 359° (north). 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 William T Piper Memorial Airport (LHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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