ACH
Altenrhein
Switzerland
7,862 km
4,885 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
7,862 km
4,885 mi / 4,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ACH CTU
Airport Name St Gallen Altenrhein Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code ACH CTU
ICAO Code LSZR ZUUU
City Altenrhein Chengdu
Country Switzerland China
Timezone Europe/Zurich Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,306 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 47.480000, 9.560000 30.580000, 103.950000

Altenrhein (ACH) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) in Altenrhein, Switzerland to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 7,862 kilometers (4,885 miles / 4,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Switzerland with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:01 in Altenrhein, it's 05:01 in Chengdu. 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 Chengdu (CTU) to Altenrhein (ACH) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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