CTU
Chengdu
China
7,171 km
4,456 miles
IKO
Nikolski
United States
Distance
7,171 km
4,456 mi / 3,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU IKO
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Nikolski Air Station
IATA Code CTU IKO
ICAO Code ZUUU PAKO
City Chengdu Nikolski
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Adak
Elevation 1,625 ft 77 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 52.900000, -168.800000

Chengdu (CTU) to Nikolski (IKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Nikolski Air Station (IKO) in Nikolski, United States is 7,171 kilometers (4,456 miles / 3,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 04:20 in Chengdu, it's 10:20 in Nikolski. With a 18-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 1,548 feet between the two airports. Nikolski Air Station sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Nikolski (IKO) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 Nikolski Air Station (IKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.