CTU
Chengdu
China
7,837 km
4,870 miles
LWR
Leeuwarden
Netherlands
Distance
7,837 km
4,870 mi / 4,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
321°
northwest

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CTU LWR
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Leeuwarden Air Base
IATA Code CTU LWR
ICAO Code ZUUU EHLW
City Chengdu Leeuwarden
Country China Netherlands
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 1,625 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 53.230000, 5.760000

Chengdu (CTU) to Leeuwarden (LWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) in Leeuwarden, Netherlands is 7,837 kilometers (4,870 miles / 4,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Netherlands. 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 12:09 in Chengdu, it's 05:09 in Leeuwarden. 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 1,622 feet between the two airports. Leeuwarden Air Base sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Leeuwarden (LWR) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 65° (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 Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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