CTU
Chengdu
China
11,504 km
7,148 miles
SZP
Santa Paula
United States
Distance
11,504 km
7,148 mi / 6,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
35°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CTU SZP
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Santa Paula Airport
IATA Code CTU SZP
ICAO Code ZUUU KSZP
City Chengdu Santa Paula
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,625 ft 250 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 34.350000, -119.060000

Chengdu (CTU) to Santa Paula (SZP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Santa Paula Airport (SZP) in Santa Paula, United States is 11,504 kilometers (7,148 miles / 6,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 02:52 in Chengdu, it's 11:52 in Santa Paula. With a 15-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 1,375 feet between the two airports. Santa Paula Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Paula (SZP) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 323° (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 Santa Paula Airport (SZP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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