AAH
Aachen
Germany
7,926 km
4,925 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
7,926 km
4,925 mi / 4,280 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
64°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

AAH CTU
Airport Name Aachen-Merzbruck Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code AAH CTU
ICAO Code EDKA ZUUU
City Aachen Chengdu
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 623 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 50.820000, 6.190000 30.580000, 103.950000

Aachen (AAH) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH) in Aachen, Germany to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 7,926 kilometers (4,925 miles / 4,280 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Germany with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:47 in Aachen, it's 04:47 in Chengdu. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,002 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Aachen-Merzbruck Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Aachen (AAH) follows a heading of 319° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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