CTU
Chengdu
China
8,138 km
5,057 miles
SOZ
Solenzara
France
Distance
8,138 km
5,057 mi / 4,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
309°
northwest

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CTU SOZ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Solenzara (BA 126) Air Base
IATA Code CTU SOZ
ICAO Code ZUUU LFKS
City Chengdu Solenzara
Country China France
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Paris
Elevation 1,625 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 41.920000, 9.410000

Chengdu (CTU) to Solenzara (SOZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Solenzara (BA 126) Air Base (SOZ) in Solenzara, France is 8,138 kilometers (5,057 miles / 4,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 20:56 in Chengdu, it's 13:56 in Solenzara. 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 1,597 feet between the two airports. Solenzara (BA 126) Air Base sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Solenzara (SOZ) 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 Solenzara (BA 126) Air Base (SOZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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