CTU
Chengdu
China
13,150 km
8,171 miles
HUM
Houma
United States
Distance
13,150 km
8,171 mi / 7,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
14°
north northeast

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CTU HUM
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Houma-Terrebonne Airport
IATA Code CTU HUM
ICAO Code ZUUU KHUM
City Chengdu Houma
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 29.570000, -90.660000

Chengdu (CTU) to Houma (HUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Houma-Terrebonne Airport (HUM) in Houma, United States is 13,150 kilometers (8,171 miles / 7,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 13:03 in Chengdu, it's 23:03 in Houma. 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 1,616 feet between the two airports. Houma-Terrebonne Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Houma (HUM) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 346° (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 Houma-Terrebonne Airport (HUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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