CTU
Chengdu
China
7,971 km
4,953 miles
ZJI
Locarno Airport
Switzerland
Distance
7,971 km
4,953 mi / 4,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
313°
northwest

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CTU ZJI
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Locarno Airport
IATA Code CTU ZJI
ICAO Code ZUUU LSZL
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Zurich
Elevation 1,625 ft 650 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 46.160000, 8.880000

Chengdu (CTU) to Locarno Airport (ZJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Locarno Airport (ZJI) in Locarno Airport, Switzerland is 7,971 kilometers (4,953 miles / 4,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Switzerland. 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 16:24 in Chengdu, it's 09:24 in Locarno Airport. 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 Locarno Airport (ZJI) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 65° (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 Locarno Airport (ZJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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