CTU
Chengdu
China
12,508 km
7,772 miles
SNK
Snyder
United States
Distance
12,508 km
7,772 mi / 6,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
23°
north northeast

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CTU SNK
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Winston Field
IATA Code CTU SNK
ICAO Code ZUUU KSNK
City Chengdu Snyder
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,430 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 32.690000, -100.950000

Chengdu (CTU) to Snyder (SNK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Winston Field (SNK) in Snyder, United States is 12,508 kilometers (7,772 miles / 6,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 19:59 in Chengdu, it's 05:59 in Snyder. 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 Snyder (SNK) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 337° (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 Winston Field (SNK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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