Distance From George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, IAH - CTU Distance

The distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) is 8066 miles or 12981 kilometers or 7005 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Houston ( United States ) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Houston and Chengdu (Shuangliu) takes around 18 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, Chengdu (Shuangliu), China is 18 hours 32 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • IAH - CTU

Kilometers		12981 km
Statute Miles		8066 miles
Nautical Miles		7005 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 32 minutes

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Flight Route Map - IAH to CTU Flight Path

Location of George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport & Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Houston to Chengdu (Shuangliu) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Houston, United States and Chengdu (Shuangliu), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IAH - CTU

Time difference between Houston (United States) and Chengdu (Shuangliu) (China) is 14 Hours.
Chengdu (Shuangliu) time is 14 Hours ahead of Houston.

Location	Local Time
Houston (United States)	2024-12-15, 11:52:59 CST
Chengdu (Shuangliu) (China)	2024-12-16, 01:52:59 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH / KIAH) Houston, United States

Destination

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU / ZUUU) Chengdu (Shuangliu), China