CTU
Chengdu
China
11,770 km
7,314 miles
NRS
Imperial Beach
United States
Distance
11,770 km
7,314 mi / 6,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU NRS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport
IATA Code CTU NRS
ICAO Code ZUUU KNRS
City Chengdu Imperial Beach
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,625 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 32.570000, -117.110000

Chengdu (CTU) to Imperial Beach (NRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport (NRS) in Imperial Beach, United States is 11,770 kilometers (7,314 miles / 6,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 02:31 in Chengdu, it's 10:31 in Imperial Beach. 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 1,602 feet between the two airports. Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Imperial Beach (NRS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 324° (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 Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport (NRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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