CTU
Chengdu
China
7,668 km
4,764 miles
XLW
Lemwerder
Germany
Distance
7,668 km
4,764 mi / 4,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
320°
northwest

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CTU XLW
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lemwerder Airport
IATA Code CTU XLW
ICAO Code ZUUU EDWD
City Chengdu Lemwerder
Country China Germany
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Berlin
Elevation 1,625 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 53.140000, 8.620000

Chengdu (CTU) to Lemwerder (XLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lemwerder Airport (XLW) in Lemwerder, Germany is 7,668 kilometers (4,764 miles / 4,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Germany. 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 17:15 in Chengdu, it's 10:15 in Lemwerder. 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 1,605 feet between the two airports. Lemwerder Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Lemwerder (XLW) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 67° (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 Lemwerder Airport (XLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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