CTU
Chengdu
China
11,792 km
7,327 miles
GFL
Glens Falls
United States
Distance
11,792 km
7,327 mi / 6,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
358°
north

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Airport Comparison

CTU GFL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport
IATA Code CTU GFL
ICAO Code ZUUU KGFL
City Chengdu Glens Falls
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 328 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 43.340000, -73.610000

Chengdu (CTU) to Glens Falls (GFL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) in Glens Falls, United States is 11,792 kilometers (7,327 miles / 6,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 20:48 in Chengdu, it's 08:48 in Glens Falls. With a 12-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 1,297 feet between the two airports. Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Glens Falls (GFL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 2° (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 Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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