CTU
Chengdu
China
11,089 km
6,891 miles
RHV
San Jose
United States
Distance
11,089 km
6,891 mi / 5,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU RHV
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport
IATA Code CTU RHV
ICAO Code ZUUU KRHV
City Chengdu San Jose
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,625 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 37.330000, -121.820000

Chengdu (CTU) to San Jose (RHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) in San Jose, United States is 11,089 kilometers (6,891 miles / 5,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 22:49 in Chengdu, it's 06:49 in San Jose. With a 16-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 1,490 feet between the two airports. Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (RHV) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 321° (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 Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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