CTU
Chengdu
China
7,860 km
4,884 miles
SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
7,860 km
4,884 mi / 4,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
330°
north northwest

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CTU SCS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Scatsta Airport
IATA Code CTU SCS
ICAO Code ZUUU EGPM
City Chengdu Shetland Islands
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 1,625 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 60.430000, -1.300000

Chengdu (CTU) to Shetland Islands (SCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 7,860 kilometers (4,884 miles / 4,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 06:11 in Chengdu, it's 22:11 in Shetland Islands. With a 8-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 1,544 feet between the two airports. Scatsta Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Shetland Islands (SCS) 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 Scatsta Airport (SCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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