Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Chicago
15h 09m The flight from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) covers 11,858 km (7,368 miles) and takes approximately 15h 09m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 9°, passing near 80.2° N, 152.8° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 21h 34m | 21h 59m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 12m | 15h 37m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 11m | 13h 36m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 57m | 14h 22m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| CTU | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| City | Chengdu (Shuangliu) | Chicago |
| Country | China | United States |
| ICAO | ZUUU | KORD |
| Coordinates | 30.5583, 103.946 | 41.9786, -87.9048 |
| Elevation | 1,625 ft | 680 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Chicago?
A non-stop flight from Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 15h 09m. The great-circle distance is 11,858 km (7,368 miles, 6,403 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 9°.
How far is Chengdu (Shuangliu) from Chicago?
11,858 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,368 miles or 6,403 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between CTU and ORD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,858 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 15h 09m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Chengdu (Shuangliu)
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.