CTU
Chengdu
China
13,590 km
8,445 miles
PGD
Punta Gorda
United States
Distance
13,590 km
8,445 mi / 7,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CTU PGD
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Punta Gorda Airport
IATA Code CTU PGD
ICAO Code ZUUU KPGD
City Chengdu Punta Gorda
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 26.920000, -81.990000

Chengdu (CTU) to Punta Gorda (PGD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) in Punta Gorda, United States is 13,590 kilometers (8,445 miles / 7,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 07:38 in Chengdu, it's 18:38 in Punta Gorda. 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 1,600 feet between the two airports. Punta Gorda Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Punta Gorda (PGD) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 354° (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 Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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