CTU
Chengdu
China
12,305 km
7,646 miles
LRU
Las Cruces
United States
Distance
12,305 km
7,646 mi / 6,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU LRU
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Las Cruces International Airport
IATA Code CTU LRU
ICAO Code ZUUU KLRU
City Chengdu Las Cruces
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,457 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 32.290000, -106.920000

Chengdu (CTU) to Las Cruces (LRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) in Las Cruces, United States is 12,305 kilometers (7,646 miles / 6,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 20:08 in Chengdu, it's 05:08 in Las Cruces. With a 15-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 2,832 feet between the two airports. Las Cruces International Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Las Cruces (LRU) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 332° (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 Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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