CTU
Chengdu
China
7,943 km
4,935 miles
SWD
Seward
United States
Distance
7,943 km
4,935 mi / 4,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
30°
north northeast

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CTU SWD
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Seward Airport
IATA Code CTU SWD
ICAO Code ZUUU PAWD
City Chengdu Seward
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Anchorage
Elevation 1,625 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 60.130000, -149.420000

Chengdu (CTU) to Seward (SWD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Seward Airport (SWD) in Seward, United States is 7,943 kilometers (4,935 miles / 4,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 01:44 in Chengdu, it's 08:44 in Seward. With a 17-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 1,597 feet between the two airports. Seward Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Seward (SWD) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Seward Airport (SWD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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