CTU
Chengdu
China
13,072 km
8,123 miles
NIR
Beeville
United States
Distance
13,072 km
8,123 mi / 7,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
21°
north northeast

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CTU NIR
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Chase Field Industrial Airport
IATA Code CTU NIR
ICAO Code ZUUU KTX2
City Chengdu Beeville
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 28.360000, -97.660000

Chengdu (CTU) to Beeville (NIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Chase Field Industrial Airport (NIR) in Beeville, United States is 13,072 kilometers (8,123 miles / 7,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 21:12 in Chengdu, it's 08:12 in Beeville. 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 1,441 feet between the two airports. Chase Field Industrial Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Beeville (NIR) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 339° (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 Chase Field Industrial Airport (NIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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