CTU
Chengdu
China
12,077 km
7,504 miles
LGA
New York
United States
Distance
12,077 km
7,504 mi / 6,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

CTU LGA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Laguardia Airport
IATA Code CTU LGA
ICAO Code ZUUU KLGA
City Chengdu New York
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 40.780000, -73.870000

Chengdu (CTU) to New York (LGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Laguardia Airport (LGA) in New York, United States is 12,077 kilometers (7,504 miles / 6,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 13:01 in Chengdu, it's 00:01 in New York. 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 1,604 feet between the two airports. Laguardia Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from New York (LGA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 2° (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 Laguardia Airport (LGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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