AOK
Karpathos Island
Greece
6,998 km
4,348 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
6,998 km
4,348 mi / 3,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
70°
east northeast

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AOK CTU
Airport Name Karpathos Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code AOK CTU
ICAO Code LGKP ZUUU
City Karpathos Island Chengdu
Country Greece China
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 66 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 35.420000, 27.150000 30.580000, 103.950000

Karpathos Island (AOK) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karpathos Airport (AOK) in Karpathos Island, Greece to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 6,998 kilometers (4,348 miles / 3,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Greece 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 03:02 in Karpathos Island, it's 09:02 in Chengdu. With a 6-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 1,559 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Karpathos Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Karpathos Island (AOK) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Karpathos Airport (AOK) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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