CTU
Chengdu
China
14,513 km
9,018 miles
STX
Christiansted
United States
Distance
14,513 km
9,018 mi / 7,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU STX
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Henry E Rohlsen Airport
IATA Code CTU STX
ICAO Code ZUUU TISX
City Chengdu Christiansted
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/St_Thomas
Elevation 1,625 ft 74 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 17.700000, -64.800000

Chengdu (CTU) to Christiansted (STX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Henry E Rohlsen Airport (STX) in Christiansted, United States is 14,513 kilometers (9,018 miles / 7,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 06:36 in Chengdu, it's 18:36 in Christiansted. With a 12-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 1,551 feet between the two airports. Henry E Rohlsen Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Christiansted (STX) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 13° (north northeast). 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 Henry E Rohlsen Airport (STX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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