CTU
Chengdu
China
12,776 km
7,939 miles
UBS
Columbus
United States
Distance
12,776 km
7,939 mi / 6,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
11°
north northeast

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CTU UBS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Columbus-Lowndes County Airport
IATA Code CTU UBS
ICAO Code ZUUU KUBS
City Chengdu Columbus
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 188 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 33.470000, -88.380000

Chengdu (CTU) to Columbus (UBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (UBS) in Columbus, United States is 12,776 kilometers (7,939 miles / 6,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

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 23:11 in Chengdu, it's 09:11 in Columbus. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,437 feet between the two airports. Columbus-Lowndes County Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Columbus (UBS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 348° (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 Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (UBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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