CTU
Chengdu
China
10,909 km
6,778 miles
GNF
Quincy
United States
Distance
10,909 km
6,778 mi / 5,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU GNF
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Gansner Field
IATA Code CTU GNF
ICAO Code ZUUU K2O1
City Chengdu Quincy
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,419 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 39.940000, -120.950000

Chengdu (CTU) to Quincy (GNF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Gansner Field (GNF) in Quincy, United States is 10,909 kilometers (6,778 miles / 5,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 20:55 in Chengdu, it's 04:55 in Quincy. With a 16-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 1,794 feet between the two airports. Gansner Field sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Quincy (GNF) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 322° (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 Gansner Field (GNF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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