CTU
Chengdu
China
8,007 km
4,975 miles
MXP
Milan
Italy
Distance
8,007 km
4,975 mi / 4,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
313°
northwest

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CTU MXP
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Malpensa International Airport
IATA Code CTU MXP
ICAO Code ZUUU LIMC
City Chengdu Milan
Country China Italy
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Rome
Elevation 1,625 ft 768 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 45.630000, 8.730000

Chengdu (CTU) to Milan (MXP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy is 8,007 kilometers (4,975 miles / 4,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 Italy. 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 15:05 in Chengdu, it's 08:05 in Milan. 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 Milan (MXP) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 64° (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 Malpensa International Airport (MXP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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