CTU
Chengdu
China
11,982 km
7,445 miles
NPT
Newport
United States
Distance
11,982 km
7,445 mi / 6,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
356°
north

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CTU NPT
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Newport State Airport
IATA Code CTU NPT
ICAO Code ZUUU KUUU
City Chengdu Newport
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 172 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 41.530000, -71.280000

Chengdu (CTU) to Newport (NPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Newport State Airport (NPT) in Newport, United States is 11,982 kilometers (7,445 miles / 6,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 05:36 in Chengdu, it's 16:36 in Newport. With a 13-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 1,453 feet between the two airports. Newport State Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Newport (NPT) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 4° (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 Newport State Airport (NPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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