CTU
Chengdu
China
11,280 km
7,009 miles
NLC
Lemoore
United States
Distance
11,280 km
7,009 mi / 6,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU NLC
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lemoore Nas (Reeves Field) Airport
IATA Code CTU NLC
ICAO Code ZUUU KNLC
City Chengdu Lemoore
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,625 ft 228 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 36.330000, -119.950000

Chengdu (CTU) to Lemoore (NLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lemoore Nas (Reeves Field) Airport (NLC) in Lemoore, United States is 11,280 kilometers (7,009 miles / 6,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 23:17 in Chengdu, it's 07:17 in Lemoore. With a 16-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 1,397 feet between the two airports. Lemoore Nas (Reeves Field) Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Lemoore (NLC) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 322° (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 Lemoore Nas (Reeves Field) Airport (NLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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