CTU
Chengdu
China
9,654 km
5,999 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
9,654 km
5,999 mi / 5,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
314°
northwest

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CTU LIS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code CTU LIS
ICAO Code ZUUU LPPT
City Chengdu Lisbon
Country China Portugal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 1,625 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 38.780000, -9.140000

Chengdu (CTU) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 9,654 kilometers (5,999 miles / 5,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with Portugal. 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 16:29 in Chengdu, it's 08:29 in Lisbon. 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 1,251 feet between the two airports. Lisbon Portela Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 52° (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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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