ARA
New Iberia
United States
13,070 km
8,121 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
13,070 km
8,121 mi / 7,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ARA CTU
Airport Name Acadiana Regional Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code ARA CTU
ICAO Code KARA ZUUU
City New Iberia Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 24 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 30.040000, -91.880000 30.580000, 103.950000

New Iberia (ARA) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) in New Iberia, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 13,070 kilometers (8,121 miles / 7,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 United States with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:06 in New Iberia, it's 06:06 in Chengdu. 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 1,601 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Acadiana Regional Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to New Iberia (ARA) follows a heading of 15° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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