CTU
Chengdu
China
8,265 km
5,135 miles
LYN
Lyon/Bron
France
Distance
8,265 km
5,135 mi / 4,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU LYN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lyon-Bron Airport
IATA Code CTU LYN
ICAO Code ZUUU LFLY
City Chengdu Lyon/Bron
Country China France
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Paris
Elevation 1,625 ft 659 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 45.730000, 4.940000

Chengdu (CTU) to Lyon/Bron (LYN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lyon-Bron Airport (LYN) in Lyon/Bron, France is 8,265 kilometers (5,135 miles / 4,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 21:34 in Chengdu, it's 14:34 in Lyon/Bron. 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.

The return flight from Lyon/Bron (LYN) 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 Lyon-Bron Airport (LYN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.