CTU
Chengdu
China
12,520 km
7,780 miles
VHN
Van Horn
United States
Distance
12,520 km
7,780 mi / 6,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU VHN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Culberson County Airport
IATA Code CTU VHN
ICAO Code ZUUU KVHN
City Chengdu Van Horn
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,957 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 31.060000, -104.780000

Chengdu (CTU) to Van Horn (VHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Culberson County Airport (VHN) in Van Horn, United States is 12,520 kilometers (7,780 miles / 6,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 21:02 in Chengdu, it's 07:02 in Van Horn. 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 2,332 feet between the two airports. Culberson County Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Van Horn (VHN) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 333° (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 Culberson County Airport (VHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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