CTU
Chengdu
China
13,081 km
8,128 miles
PSX
Palacios
United States
Distance
13,081 km
8,128 mi / 7,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU PSX
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Palacios Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTU PSX
ICAO Code ZUUU KPSX
City Chengdu Palacios
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 28.730000, -96.250000

Chengdu (CTU) to Palacios (PSX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Palacios Municipal Airport (PSX) in Palacios, United States is 13,081 kilometers (8,128 miles / 7,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 21:44 in Chengdu, it's 07:44 in Palacios. With a 14-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 1,611 feet between the two airports. Palacios Municipal Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Palacios (PSX) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 340° (north 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 Palacios Municipal Airport (PSX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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