AST
Astoria
United States
10,216 km
6,348 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
10,216 km
6,348 mi / 5,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
320°
northwest

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AST CTU
Airport Name Astoria Regional Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code AST CTU
ICAO Code KAST ZUUU
City Astoria Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 15 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 46.200000, -123.900000 30.580000, 103.950000

Astoria (AST) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Astoria Regional Airport (AST) in Astoria, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 10,216 kilometers (6,348 miles / 5,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 19:38 in Astoria, it's 10:38 in Chengdu. With a 15-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 1,610 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Astoria Regional Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Astoria (AST) follows a heading of 31° (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 Astoria Regional Airport (AST) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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