CTU
Chengdu
China
13,119 km
8,152 miles
PTN
Patterson
United States
Distance
13,119 km
8,152 mi / 7,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU PTN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Harry P Williams Memorial Airport
IATA Code CTU PTN
ICAO Code ZUUU KPTN
City Chengdu Patterson
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 29.710000, -91.340000

Chengdu (CTU) to Patterson (PTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Harry P Williams Memorial Airport (PTN) in Patterson, United States is 13,119 kilometers (8,152 miles / 7,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 14:15 in Chengdu, it's 00:15 in Patterson. With a 14-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 1,617 feet between the two airports. Harry P Williams Memorial Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Patterson (PTN) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 345° (north 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 Harry P Williams Memorial Airport (PTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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