CTU
Chengdu
China
11,626 km
7,224 miles
SBD
San Bernardino
United States
Distance
11,626 km
7,224 mi / 6,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
34°
northeast

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CTU SBD
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport San Bernardino International Airport
IATA Code CTU SBD
ICAO Code ZUUU KSBD
City Chengdu San Bernardino
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,159 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 34.100000, -117.230000

Chengdu (CTU) to San Bernardino (SBD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) in San Bernardino, United States is 11,626 kilometers (7,224 miles / 6,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 02:21 in Chengdu, it's 10:21 in San Bernardino. 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.

The return flight from San Bernardino (SBD) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 324° (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 San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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