CTU
Chengdu
China
7,870 km
4,890 miles
LWK
Lerwick
United Kingdom
Distance
7,870 km
4,890 mi / 4,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
329°
north northwest

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CTU LWK
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lerwick / Tingwall Airport
IATA Code CTU LWK
ICAO Code ZUUU EGET
City Chengdu Lerwick
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 1,625 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 60.190000, -1.240000

Chengdu (CTU) to Lerwick (LWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) in Lerwick, United Kingdom is 7,870 kilometers (4,890 miles / 4,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Lerwick. 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 1,582 feet between the two airports. Lerwick / Tingwall Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Lerwick (LWK) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 62° (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 Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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