CTU
Chengdu
China
7,851 km
4,878 miles
ESS
Essen Mulheim Airport
Germany
Distance
7,851 km
4,878 mi / 4,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
319°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

CTU ESS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Essen Mulheim Airport
IATA Code CTU ESS
ICAO Code ZUUU EDLE
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Germany
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Berlin
Elevation 1,625 ft 424 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 51.400000, 6.940000

Chengdu (CTU) to Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) in Essen Mulheim Airport, Germany is 7,851 kilometers (4,878 miles / 4,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Germany. 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 20:41 in Chengdu, it's 14:41 in Essen Mulheim 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,201 feet between the two airports. Essen Mulheim Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) 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 Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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