CTU
Chengdu
China
13,125 km
8,156 miles
PNS
Pensacola
United States
Distance
13,125 km
8,156 mi / 7,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
11°
north

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CTU PNS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Pensacola International Airport
IATA Code CTU PNS
ICAO Code ZUUU KPNS
City Chengdu Pensacola
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 121 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 30.470000, -87.190000

Chengdu (CTU) to Pensacola (PNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) in Pensacola, United States is 13,125 kilometers (8,156 miles / 7,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 22:26 in Chengdu, it's 09:26 in Pensacola. 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 1,504 feet between the two airports. Pensacola International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Pensacola (PNS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 349° (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 Pensacola International Airport (PNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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