CTU
Chengdu
China
12,712 km
7,899 miles
HAB
Hamilton
United States
Distance
12,712 km
7,899 mi / 6,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

CTU HAB
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Marion County-Rankin Fite Airport
IATA Code CTU HAB
ICAO Code ZUUU KHAB
City Chengdu Hamilton
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 436 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 34.120000, -88.000000

Chengdu (CTU) to Hamilton (HAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Marion County-Rankin Fite Airport (HAB) in Hamilton, United States is 12,712 kilometers (7,899 miles / 6,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 18:09 in Chengdu, it's 04:09 in Hamilton. With a 14-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 1,189 feet between the two airports. Marion County-Rankin Fite Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Hamilton (HAB) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 349° (north 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 Marion County-Rankin Fite Airport (HAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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