CTU
Chengdu
China
8,660 km
5,381 miles
LBY
La Baule-Escoublac
France
Distance
8,660 km
5,381 mi / 4,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU LBY
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport La Baule-Escoublac Airport
IATA Code CTU LBY
ICAO Code ZUUU LFRE
City Chengdu La Baule-Escoublac
Country China France
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Paris
Elevation 1,625 ft 105 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 47.290000, -2.350000

Chengdu (CTU) to La Baule-Escoublac (LBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to La Baule-Escoublac Airport (LBY) in La Baule-Escoublac, France is 8,660 kilometers (5,381 miles / 4,676 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 16:17 in Chengdu, it's 09:17 in La Baule-Escoublac. 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 1,520 feet between the two airports. La Baule-Escoublac Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from La Baule-Escoublac (LBY) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 58° (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 La Baule-Escoublac Airport (LBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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