United States
ChinaLouisville (SDF) to Chengdu (CTU) shipping route.
12,922 km by air, about 16 h 54 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Louisville (SDF) and Chengdu (CTU)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Louisville (SDF)AirChengdu (CTU)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 12,922 km (8,030 mi) |
| Straight line | 12,307 km |
| Flight time | 16 h 54 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Louisville (SDF) to Chengdu (CTU) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is 12,922 km (6,978 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 12,307 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 16 h 54 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 SDF to CTU 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 Louisville to Chengdu saves money. The shipment crosses from the United States into China, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 68 routes from Louisville (SDF) in this directory, Chengdu (CTU) is the 48th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Louisville: Addis Ababa (12,856 km), Hangzhou (12,535 km) and Abu Dhabi (12,516 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Louisville (SDF) to Chengdu (CTU)?
12,922 km along the flight path (12,307 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Louisville (SDF) to Chengdu (CTU)?
About 16 h 54 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 Chengdu (CTU) to Louisville (SDF) 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.