China
United StatesChengdu (CTU) to Atlanta (ATL) shipping route.
13,464 km by air, about 17 h 36 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Chengdu (CTU) and Atlanta (ATL)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Chengdu (CTU)AirAtlanta (ATL)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 13,464 km (8,366 mi) |
| Straight line | 12,823 km |
| Flight time | 17 h 36 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Chengdu (CTU) to Atlanta (ATL) shipping route by air
Air cargo from CTU to ATL flies about 13,464 km, north from Chengdu (CTU), China to Atlanta (ATL), United States. On a straight great circle the airports are 12,823 km apart.
Flight time is about 17 h 36 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for CTU to ATL this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Chengdu to Atlanta saves money. The shipment crosses from China into the United States, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Chengdu (CTU) in this directory, Atlanta (ATL) is the 61st shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Chengdu: Dallas (13,253 km), Memphis (13,205 km) and Louisville (12,922 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Chengdu (CTU) to Atlanta (ATL)?
13,464 km along the flight path (12,823 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Chengdu (CTU) to Atlanta (ATL)?
About 17 h 36 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Atlanta (ATL) to Chengdu (CTU) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.