CTU
Chengdu
China
13,148 km
8,170 miles
NGW
Corpus Christi
United States
Distance
13,148 km
8,170 mi / 7,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU NGW
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Cabaniss Field Nolf Airport
IATA Code CTU NGW
ICAO Code ZUUU KNGW
City Chengdu Corpus Christi
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 27.700000, -97.440000

Chengdu (CTU) to Corpus Christi (NGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Cabaniss Field Nolf Airport (NGW) in Corpus Christi, United States is 13,148 kilometers (8,170 miles / 7,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 13:25 in Chengdu, it's 23:25 in Corpus Christi. 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 1,593 feet between the two airports. Cabaniss Field Nolf Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Corpus Christi (NGW) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 339° (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 Cabaniss Field Nolf Airport (NGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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