CTU
Chengdu
China
8,328 km
5,175 miles
ESH
Brighton
United Kingdom
Distance
8,328 km
5,175 mi / 4,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
321°
northwest

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CTU ESH
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Shoreham Airport
IATA Code CTU ESH
ICAO Code ZUUU EGKA
City Chengdu Brighton
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 1,625 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 50.840000, -0.300000

Chengdu (CTU) to Brighton (ESH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Shoreham Airport (ESH) in Brighton, United Kingdom is 8,328 kilometers (5,175 miles / 4,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 06:59 in Chengdu, it's 22:59 in Brighton. With a 8-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 1,618 feet between the two airports. Shoreham Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Brighton (ESH) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 60° (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 Shoreham Airport (ESH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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