CTU
Chengdu
China
12,929 km
8,034 miles
RND
Universal City
United States
Distance
12,929 km
8,034 mi / 6,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
22°
north northeast

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CTU RND
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Randolph Afb Airport
IATA Code CTU RND
ICAO Code ZUUU KRND
City Chengdu Universal City
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 761 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 29.530000, -98.280000

Chengdu (CTU) to Universal City (RND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Randolph Afb Airport (RND) in Universal City, United States is 12,929 kilometers (8,034 miles / 6,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 07:58 in Chengdu, it's 17:58 in Universal City. 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.

The return flight from Universal City (RND) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 339° (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 Randolph Afb Airport (RND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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