CTU
Chengdu
China
8,010 km
4,977 miles
GKN
Gulkana
United States
Distance
8,010 km
4,977 mi / 4,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
27°
north northeast

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CTU GKN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Gulkana Airport
IATA Code CTU GKN
ICAO Code ZUUU PAGK
City Chengdu Gulkana
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Anchorage
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,586 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 62.150000, -145.460000

Chengdu (CTU) to Gulkana (GKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Gulkana Airport (GKN) in Gulkana, United States is 8,010 kilometers (4,977 miles / 4,325 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 08:00 in Chengdu, it's 15:00 in Gulkana. 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.

The return flight from Gulkana (GKN) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 302° (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 Gulkana Airport (GKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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