CTU
Chengdu
China
7,652 km
4,755 miles
PIP
Pilot Point
United States
Distance
7,652 km
4,755 mi / 4,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
35°
northeast

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CTU PIP
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Pilot Point Airport
IATA Code CTU PIP
ICAO Code ZUUU PAPN
City Chengdu Pilot Point
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Anchorage
Elevation 1,625 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 57.580000, -157.570000

Chengdu (CTU) to Pilot Point (PIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Pilot Point Airport (PIP) in Pilot Point, United States is 7,652 kilometers (4,755 miles / 4,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 04:11 in Chengdu, it's 11:11 in Pilot Point. 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 1,568 feet between the two airports. Pilot Point Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Pilot Point (PIP) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 294° (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 Pilot Point Airport (PIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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