The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Santa Paula Airport (SZP) in Santa Paula, United States is 11,504 kilometers (7,148 miles / 6,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 02:56 in Chengdu, it's 10:56 in Santa Paula. 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 1,375 feet between the two airports. Santa Paula Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Paula (SZP) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 323° (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 Santa Paula Airport (SZP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.