CTU
Chengdu
China
7,966 km
4,950 miles
EML
Emmen Airport
Switzerland
Distance
7,966 km
4,950 mi / 4,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
314°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

CTU EML
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Emmen Airport
IATA Code CTU EML
ICAO Code ZUUU LSME
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Zurich
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,400 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 47.090000, 8.310000

Chengdu (CTU) to Emmen Airport (EML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Emmen Airport (EML) in Emmen Airport, Switzerland is 7,966 kilometers (4,950 miles / 4,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:29 in Chengdu, it's 00:29 in Emmen Airport. 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.

The return flight from Emmen Airport (EML) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 65° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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