CTU
Chengdu
China
12,759 km
7,928 miles
LBT
Lumberton
United States
Distance
12,759 km
7,928 mi / 6,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CTU LBT
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lumberton Regional Airport
IATA Code CTU LBT
ICAO Code ZUUU KLBT
City Chengdu Lumberton
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 125 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 34.610000, -79.060000

Chengdu (CTU) to Lumberton (LBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lumberton Regional Airport (LBT) in Lumberton, United States is 12,759 kilometers (7,928 miles / 6,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 13:26 in Chengdu, it's 00:26 in Lumberton. 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 1,501 feet between the two airports. Lumberton Regional Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Lumberton (LBT) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 357° (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 Lumberton Regional Airport (LBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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