CTU
Chengdu
China
13,091 km
8,134 miles
LRD
Laredo
United States
Distance
13,091 km
8,134 mi / 7,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU LRD
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Laredo International Airport
IATA Code CTU LRD
ICAO Code ZUUU KLRD
City Chengdu Laredo
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 508 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 27.540000, -99.460000

Chengdu (CTU) to Laredo (LRD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Laredo International Airport (LRD) in Laredo, United States is 13,091 kilometers (8,134 miles / 7,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 18:21 in Chengdu, it's 04:21 in Laredo. 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 1,117 feet between the two airports. Laredo International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Laredo (LRD) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 337° (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 Laredo International Airport (LRD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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