BNL
Barnwell
United States
12,894 km
8,012 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
12,894 km
8,012 mi / 6,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

BNL CTU
Airport Name Barnwell Regional Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BNL CTU
ICAO Code KBNL ZUUU
City Barnwell Chengdu
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 246 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 33.260000, -81.390000 30.580000, 103.950000

Barnwell (BNL) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barnwell Regional Airport (BNL) in Barnwell, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 12,894 kilometers (8,012 miles / 6,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 19:32 in Barnwell, it's 08:32 in Chengdu. With a 13-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 1,379 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Barnwell Regional Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Barnwell (BNL) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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