CTU
Chengdu
China
12,212 km
7,588 miles
LWV
Lawrenceville
United States
Distance
12,212 km
7,588 mi / 6,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
10°
north

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CTU LWV
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lawrenceville-Vincennes International Airport
IATA Code CTU LWV
ICAO Code ZUUU KLWV
City Chengdu Lawrenceville
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 430 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 38.760000, -87.610000

Chengdu (CTU) to Lawrenceville (LWV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lawrenceville-Vincennes International Airport (LWV) in Lawrenceville, United States is 12,212 kilometers (7,588 miles / 6,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 04:14 in Chengdu, it's 14:14 in Lawrenceville. 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 1,195 feet between the two airports. Lawrenceville-Vincennes International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Lawrenceville (LWV) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 349° (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 Lawrenceville-Vincennes International Airport (LWV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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