CTU
Chengdu
China
8,380 km
5,207 miles
GLO
Staverton
United Kingdom
Distance
8,380 km
5,207 mi / 4,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
322°
northwest

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CTU GLO
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Gloucestershire Airport
IATA Code CTU GLO
ICAO Code ZUUU EGBJ
City Chengdu Staverton
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 1,625 ft 101 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 51.890000, -2.170000

Chengdu (CTU) to Staverton (GLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Gloucestershire Airport (GLO) in Staverton, United Kingdom is 8,380 kilometers (5,207 miles / 4,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 17:28 in Chengdu, it's 09:28 in Staverton. 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 1,524 feet between the two airports. Gloucestershire Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Staverton (GLO) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 59° (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 Gloucestershire Airport (GLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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