CTU
Chengdu
China
7,519 km
4,672 miles
NLG
Nelson Lagoon
United States
Distance
7,519 km
4,672 mi / 4,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
37°
northeast

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CTU NLG
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Nelson Lagoon Airport
IATA Code CTU NLG
ICAO Code ZUUU PAOU
City Chengdu Nelson Lagoon
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Anchorage
Elevation 1,625 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 56.010000, -161.160000

Chengdu (CTU) to Nelson Lagoon (NLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Nelson Lagoon Airport (NLG) in Nelson Lagoon, United States is 7,519 kilometers (4,672 miles / 4,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 13:12 in Chengdu, it's 20:12 in Nelson Lagoon. With a 17-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 1,611 feet between the two airports. Nelson Lagoon Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Nelson Lagoon (NLG) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Nelson Lagoon Airport (NLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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