CTU
Chengdu
China
9,147 km
5,684 miles
TOJ
Madrid
Spain
Distance
9,147 km
5,684 mi / 4,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
313°
northwest

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CTU TOJ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Torrejon Airport
IATA Code CTU TOJ
ICAO Code ZUUU LETO
City Chengdu Madrid
Country China Spain
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Madrid
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,026 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 40.500000, -3.450000

Chengdu (CTU) to Madrid (TOJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Torrejon Airport (TOJ) in Madrid, Spain is 9,147 kilometers (5,684 miles / 4,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with Spain. 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 09:53 in Chengdu, it's 02:53 in Madrid. 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 Madrid (TOJ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 56° (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 Torrejon Airport (TOJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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