CTU
Chengdu
China
7,365 km
4,576 miles
NUI
Nuiqsut
United States
Distance
7,365 km
4,576 mi / 3,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
21°
north northeast

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CTU NUI
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Nuiqsut Airport
IATA Code CTU NUI
ICAO Code ZUUU PAQT
City Chengdu Nuiqsut
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Anchorage
Elevation 1,625 ft 45 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 70.210000, -151.010000

Chengdu (CTU) to Nuiqsut (NUI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Nuiqsut Airport (NUI) in Nuiqsut, United States is 7,365 kilometers (4,576 miles / 3,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 23:15 in Chengdu, it's 06:15 in Nuiqsut. 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 1,580 feet between the two airports. Nuiqsut Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Nuiqsut (NUI) 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 Nuiqsut Airport (NUI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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