CTU
Chengdu
China
8,254 km
5,129 miles
LYS
Lyon
France
Distance
8,254 km
5,129 mi / 4,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
314°
northwest

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CTU LYS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport
IATA Code CTU LYS
ICAO Code ZUUU LFLL
City Chengdu Lyon
Country China France
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Paris
Elevation 1,625 ft 821 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 45.730000, 5.090000

Chengdu (CTU) to Lyon (LYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France is 8,254 kilometers (5,129 miles / 4,457 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 07:06 in Chengdu, it's 00:06 in Lyon. 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 (LYS) 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 Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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