CTU
Chengdu
China
11,649 km
7,238 miles
LBF
North Platte
United States
Distance
11,649 km
7,238 mi / 6,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
19°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

CTU LBF
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field
IATA Code CTU LBF
ICAO Code ZUUU KLBF
City Chengdu North Platte
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,777 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 41.130000, -100.680000

Chengdu (CTU) to North Platte (LBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) in North Platte, United States is 11,649 kilometers (7,238 miles / 6,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 23:08 in Chengdu, it's 10:08 in North Platte. 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 1,152 feet between the two airports. North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from North Platte (LBF) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 338° (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 North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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