CTU
Chengdu
China
12,314 km
7,651 miles
HTW
Chesapeake/Huntington Wva
United States
Distance
12,314 km
7,651 mi / 6,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CTU HTW
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lawrence County Airpark
IATA Code CTU HTW
ICAO Code ZUUU KHTW
City Chengdu Chesapeake/Huntington Wva
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 567 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 38.420000, -82.490000

Chengdu (CTU) to Chesapeake/Huntington Wva (HTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lawrence County Airpark (HTW) in Chesapeake/Huntington Wva, United States is 12,314 kilometers (7,651 miles / 6,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 17:06 in Chengdu, it's 04:06 in Chesapeake/Huntington Wva. 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 1,058 feet between the two airports. Lawrence County Airpark sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Chesapeake/Huntington Wva (HTW) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 354° (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 Lawrence County Airpark (HTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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