CTU
Chengdu
China
12,650 km
7,861 miles
PGV
Greenville
United States
Distance
12,650 km
7,861 mi / 6,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CTU PGV
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Pitt-Greenville Airport
IATA Code CTU PGV
ICAO Code ZUUU KPGV
City Chengdu Greenville
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 35.640000, -77.380000

Chengdu (CTU) to Greenville (PGV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) in Greenville, United States is 12,650 kilometers (7,861 miles / 6,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 04:38 in Chengdu, it's 15:38 in Greenville. 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 1,599 feet between the two airports. Pitt-Greenville Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Greenville (PGV) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 359° (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 Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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