CTU
Chengdu
China
11,983 km
7,446 miles
POU
Poughkeepsie
United States
Distance
11,983 km
7,446 mi / 6,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

CTU POU
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Hudson Valley Regional Airport
IATA Code CTU POU
ICAO Code ZUUU KPOU
City Chengdu Poughkeepsie
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 164 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 41.630000, -73.880000

Chengdu (CTU) to Poughkeepsie (POU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Hudson Valley Regional Airport (POU) in Poughkeepsie, United States is 11,983 kilometers (7,446 miles / 6,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 08:26 in Chengdu, it's 19:26 in Poughkeepsie. 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 1,462 feet between the two airports. Hudson Valley Regional Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Poughkeepsie (POU) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 2° (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 Hudson Valley Regional Airport (POU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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