CTU
Chengdu
China
8,315 km
5,167 miles
GJR
Gjogur
Iceland
Distance
8,315 km
5,167 mi / 4,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
340°
north northwest

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CTU GJR
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Gjogur Airport
IATA Code CTU GJR
ICAO Code ZUUU BIGJ
City Chengdu Gjogur
Country China Iceland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 1,625 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 66.000000, -21.330000

Chengdu (CTU) to Gjogur (GJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Gjogur Airport (GJR) in Gjogur, Iceland is 8,315 kilometers (5,167 miles / 4,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Iceland. 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 16:23 in Chengdu, it's 08:23 in Gjogur. 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 1,542 feet between the two airports. Gjogur Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Gjogur (GJR) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 47° (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 Gjogur Airport (GJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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