CTU
Chengdu
China
7,373 km
4,581 miles
GAL
Galena
United States
Distance
7,373 km
4,581 mi / 3,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU GAL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Edward G Pitka Sr Airport
IATA Code CTU GAL
ICAO Code ZUUU PAGA
City Chengdu Galena
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Anchorage
Elevation 1,625 ft 154 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 64.740000, -156.930000

Chengdu (CTU) to Galena (GAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Edward G Pitka Sr Airport (GAL) in Galena, United States is 7,373 kilometers (4,581 miles / 3,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 05:58 in Chengdu, it's 12:58 in Galena. With a 17-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 1,471 feet between the two airports. Edward G Pitka Sr Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Galena (GAL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Edward G Pitka Sr Airport (GAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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