ALC
Alicante
Spain
9,075 km
5,639 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
9,075 km
5,639 mi / 4,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ALC CTU
Airport Name Alicante International Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code ALC CTU
ICAO Code LEAL ZUUU
City Alicante Chengdu
Country Spain China
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 142 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 38.280000, -0.560000 30.580000, 103.950000

Alicante (ALC) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alicante International Airport (ALC) in Alicante, Spain to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 9,075 kilometers (5,639 miles / 4,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Spain 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 03:11 in Alicante, it's 10:11 in Chengdu. With a 7-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 1,483 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Alicante International Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Alicante (ALC) follows a heading of 310° (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 Alicante International Airport (ALC) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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