CTU
Chengdu
China
12,475 km
7,751 miles
JBR
Jonesboro
United States
Distance
12,475 km
7,751 mi / 6,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU JBR
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Jonesboro Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTU JBR
ICAO Code ZUUU KJBR
City Chengdu Jonesboro
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 262 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 35.830000, -90.650000

Chengdu (CTU) to Jonesboro (JBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) in Jonesboro, United States is 12,475 kilometers (7,751 miles / 6,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 04:21 in Chengdu, it's 14:21 in Jonesboro. 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 1,363 feet between the two airports. Jonesboro Municipal Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Jonesboro (JBR) 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 Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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