CTU
Chengdu
China
14,441 km
8,973 miles
GCM
Georgetown
KY
Distance
14,441 km
8,973 mi / 7,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CTU GCM
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Owen Roberts International Airport
IATA Code CTU GCM
ICAO Code ZUUU MWCR
City Chengdu Georgetown
Country China KY
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Cayman
Elevation 1,625 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 19.290000, -81.360000

Chengdu (CTU) to Georgetown (GCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) in Georgetown, KY is 14,441 kilometers (8,973 miles / 7,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 KY. 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 19:35 in Chengdu, it's 06:35 in Georgetown. 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 1,617 feet between the two airports. Owen Roberts International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Georgetown (GCM) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 354° (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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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