CTU
Chengdu
China
13,634 km
8,471 miles
PBI
West Palm Beach
United States
Distance
13,634 km
8,471 mi / 7,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CTU PBI
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Palm Beach International Airport
IATA Code CTU PBI
ICAO Code ZUUU KPBI
City Chengdu West Palm Beach
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 26.680000, -80.100000

Chengdu (CTU) to West Palm Beach (PBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) in West Palm Beach, United States is 13,634 kilometers (8,471 miles / 7,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 14:59 in Chengdu, it's 01:59 in West Palm Beach. 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 1,605 feet between the two airports. Palm Beach International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from West Palm Beach (PBI) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 356° (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 Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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