CTU
Chengdu
China
11,873 km
7,378 miles
GDM
Gardner
United States
Distance
11,873 km
7,378 mi / 6,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

CTU GDM
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Gardner Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTU GDM
ICAO Code ZUUU KGDM
City Chengdu Gardner
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 954 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 42.550000, -72.020000

Chengdu (CTU) to Gardner (GDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Gardner Municipal Airport (GDM) in Gardner, United States is 11,873 kilometers (7,378 miles / 6,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 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 06:32 in Chengdu, it's 17:32 in Gardner. 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.

The return flight from Gardner (GDM) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 4° (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 Gardner Municipal Airport (GDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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