CTU
Chengdu
China
11,812 km
7,340 miles
YXU
London
Canada
Distance
11,812 km
7,340 mi / 6,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CTU YXU
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport London Airport
IATA Code CTU YXU
ICAO Code ZUUU CYXU
City Chengdu London
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Toronto
Elevation 1,625 ft 912 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 43.040000, -81.150000

Chengdu (CTU) to London (YXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to London Airport (YXU) in London, Canada is 11,812 kilometers (7,340 miles / 6,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:31 in Chengdu, it's 17:31 in London. With a 13-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 London (YXU) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 355° (north). 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 London Airport (YXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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