CTU
Chengdu
China
8,259 km
5,132 miles
LBG
Paris
France
Distance
8,259 km
5,132 mi / 4,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
318°
northwest

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CTU LBG
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Paris-Le Bourget Airport
IATA Code CTU LBG
ICAO Code ZUUU LFPB
City Chengdu Paris
Country China France
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Paris
Elevation 1,625 ft 218 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 48.970000, 2.440000

Chengdu (CTU) to Paris (LBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Paris-Le Bourget Airport (LBG) in Paris, France is 8,259 kilometers (5,132 miles / 4,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 France. 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 15:29 in Chengdu, it's 08:29 in Paris. With a 7-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 1,407 feet between the two airports. Paris-Le Bourget Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Paris (LBG) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 61° (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 Paris-Le Bourget Airport (LBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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