AJA
Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte
France
8,184 km
5,085 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
8,184 km
5,085 mi / 4,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AJA CTU
Airport Name Ajaccio-Napoleon Bonaparte Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code AJA CTU
ICAO Code LFKJ ZUUU
City Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte Chengdu
Country France China
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 18 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 41.920000, 8.800000 30.580000, 103.950000

Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte (AJA) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ajaccio-Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) in Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte, France to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 8,184 kilometers (5,085 miles / 4,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 France 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 14:12 in Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte, it's 21:12 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,607 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Ajaccio-Napoleon Bonaparte Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte (AJA) follows a heading of 309° (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 Ajaccio-Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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