CTU
Chengdu
China
8,335 km
5,179 miles
LPL
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Distance
8,335 km
5,179 mi / 4,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
324°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

CTU LPL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Liverpool John Lennon Airport
IATA Code CTU LPL
ICAO Code ZUUU EGGP
City Chengdu Liverpool
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 1,625 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 53.330000, -2.850000

Chengdu (CTU) to Liverpool (LPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) in Liverpool, United Kingdom is 8,335 kilometers (5,179 miles / 4,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 04:33 in Chengdu, it's 21:33 in Liverpool. 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 1,545 feet between the two airports. Liverpool John Lennon Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Liverpool (LPL) 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 Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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