CTU
Chengdu
China
7,564 km
4,700 miles
NIB
Nikolai
United States
Distance
7,564 km
4,700 mi / 4,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
29°
north northeast

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CTU NIB
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Nikolai Airport
IATA Code CTU NIB
ICAO Code ZUUU PAFS
City Chengdu Nikolai
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Anchorage
Elevation 1,625 ft 447 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 63.020000, -154.360000

Chengdu (CTU) to Nikolai (NIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Nikolai Airport (NIB) in Nikolai, United States is 7,564 kilometers (4,700 miles / 4,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 21:42 in Chengdu, it's 04:42 in Nikolai. With a 17-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 1,178 feet between the two airports. Nikolai Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Nikolai (NIB) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 Nikolai Airport (NIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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