CTU
Chengdu
China
7,153 km
4,445 miles
SKG
Thessaloniki
Greece
Distance
7,153 km
4,445 mi / 3,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
304°
west northwest

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CTU SKG
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport
IATA Code CTU SKG
ICAO Code ZUUU LGTS
City Chengdu Thessaloniki
Country China Greece
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Athens
Elevation 1,625 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 40.520000, 22.970000

Chengdu (CTU) to Thessaloniki (SKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) in Thessaloniki, Greece is 7,153 kilometers (4,445 miles / 3,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Greece. 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 13:45 in Chengdu, it's 07:45 in Thessaloniki. With a 6-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 1,603 feet between the two airports. Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 71° (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 Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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