CTU
Chengdu
China
11,397 km
7,082 miles
XPR
Pine Ridge
United States
Distance
11,397 km
7,082 mi / 6,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU XPR
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Pine Ridge Airport
IATA Code CTU XPR
ICAO Code ZUUU KIEN
City Chengdu Pine Ridge
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,333 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 43.020000, -102.510000

Chengdu (CTU) to Pine Ridge (XPR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Pine Ridge Airport (XPR) in Pine Ridge, United States is 11,397 kilometers (7,082 miles / 6,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 07:15 in Chengdu, it's 16:15 in Pine Ridge. 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 1,708 feet between the two airports. Pine Ridge Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Pine Ridge (XPR) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 337° (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 Pine Ridge Airport (XPR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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