CTU
Chengdu
China
12,655 km
7,863 miles
UOX
Oxford
United States
Distance
12,655 km
7,863 mi / 6,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
12°
north northeast

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CTU UOX
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport University-Oxford Airport
IATA Code CTU UOX
ICAO Code ZUUU KUOX
City Chengdu Oxford
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,625 ft 452 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 34.380000, -89.540000

Chengdu (CTU) to Oxford (UOX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to University-Oxford Airport (UOX) in Oxford, United States is 12,655 kilometers (7,863 miles / 6,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 21:32 in Chengdu, it's 08:32 in Oxford. 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 1,173 feet between the two airports. University-Oxford Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Oxford (UOX) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 347° (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 University-Oxford Airport (UOX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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