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Flight Distance from Houston (IAH) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
IAHKIAH
Houston, United States
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Great Circle Path
12,981 km8,066 miles • 7,009 NM
Destination Airport
ZUUUCTU
Chengdu (Shuangliu), China
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
Direct Distance
12,981 km
8,066 Statute Miles
7,009 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
15h 46m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,168 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
341° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
15h 46m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
14h 37m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
25h 28m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🌐 CN
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- City / Country: Houston, United States
- ICAO Code: KIAH
- Coordinates: 29.9844°, -95.3414°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 97 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
- City / Country: Chengdu (Shuangliu), China
- ICAO Code: ZUUU
- Coordinates: 30.5583°, 103.9460°
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation: 1625 ft
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