CTU
Chengdu
China
8,447 km
5,249 miles
MPL
Montpellier/Mediterranee
France
Distance
8,447 km
5,249 mi / 4,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU MPL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Montpellier-Mediterranee Airport
IATA Code CTU MPL
ICAO Code ZUUU LFMT
City Chengdu Montpellier/Mediterranee
Country China France
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Paris
Elevation 1,625 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 43.580000, 3.960000

Chengdu (CTU) to Montpellier/Mediterranee (MPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Montpellier-Mediterranee Airport (MPL) in Montpellier/Mediterranee, France is 8,447 kilometers (5,249 miles / 4,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 11:25 in Chengdu, it's 04:25 in Montpellier/Mediterranee. 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 1,608 feet between the two airports. Montpellier-Mediterranee Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Montpellier/Mediterranee (MPL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 61° (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 Montpellier-Mediterranee Airport (MPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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