CTU
Chengdu
China
13,853 km
8,608 miles
NQX
Key West
United States
Distance
13,853 km
8,608 mi / 7,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CTU NQX
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport
IATA Code CTU NQX
ICAO Code ZUUU KNQX
City Chengdu Key West
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 24.570000, -81.690000

Chengdu (CTU) to Key West (NQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport (NQX) in Key West, United States is 13,853 kilometers (8,608 miles / 7,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 15:00 in Chengdu, it's 02:00 in Key West. 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 1,619 feet between the two airports. Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Key West (NQX) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 354° (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 Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport (NQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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