CTU
Chengdu
China
12,368 km
7,685 miles
GVE
Gordonsville
United States
Distance
12,368 km
7,685 mi / 6,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CTU GVE
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Gordonsville Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTU GVE
ICAO Code ZUUU KGVE
City Chengdu Gordonsville
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 454 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 38.160000, -78.170000

Chengdu (CTU) to Gordonsville (GVE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Gordonsville Municipal Airport (GVE) in Gordonsville, United States is 12,368 kilometers (7,685 miles / 6,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 04:55 in Chengdu, it's 15:55 in Gordonsville. 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 1,171 feet between the two airports. Gordonsville Municipal Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Gordonsville (GVE) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 358° (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 Gordonsville Municipal Airport (GVE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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