CTU
Chengdu
China
10,090 km
6,269 miles
NUW
Oak Harbor
United States
Distance
10,090 km
6,269 mi / 5,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
29°
north northeast

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CTU NUW
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Whidbey Island Nas (Ault Field) Airport
IATA Code CTU NUW
ICAO Code ZUUU KNUW
City Chengdu Oak Harbor
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,625 ft 47 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 48.350000, -122.660000

Chengdu (CTU) to Oak Harbor (NUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Whidbey Island Nas (Ault Field) Airport (NUW) in Oak Harbor, United States is 10,090 kilometers (6,269 miles / 5,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 05:31 in Chengdu, it's 13:31 in Oak Harbor. With a 16-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 1,578 feet between the two airports. Whidbey Island Nas (Ault Field) Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Oak Harbor (NUW) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 321° (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 Whidbey Island Nas (Ault Field) Airport (NUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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