China
United StatesChengdu (CTU) to Houston (IAH) shipping route.
13,630 km by air, about 17 h 48 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Chengdu (CTU) and Houston (IAH)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Chengdu (CTU)AirHouston (IAH)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 13,630 km (8,469 mi) |
| Straight line | 12,981 km |
| Flight time | 17 h 48 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Chengdu (CTU) to Houston (IAH) shipping route by air
Chengdu to Houston by air: flight distance 13,630 km, heading north from China to the United States. The shortest line over the globe is 12,981 km, and real airways add the rest.
Flight time is about 17 h 48 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 IAH 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 Houston 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, Houston (IAH) is the 62nd shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Chengdu: Atlanta (13,464 km), Dallas (13,253 km) and Memphis (13,205 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Chengdu (CTU) to Houston (IAH)?
13,630 km along the flight path (12,981 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Chengdu (CTU) to Houston (IAH)?
About 17 h 48 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 Houston (IAH) 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.