AXD
Alexandroupolis
Greece
6,902 km
4,289 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
6,902 km
4,289 mi / 3,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
72°
east northeast

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AXD CTU
Airport Name Dimokritos Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code AXD CTU
ICAO Code LGAL ZUUU
City Alexandroupolis Chengdu
Country Greece China
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 24 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 40.860000, 25.960000 30.580000, 103.950000

Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dimokritos Airport (AXD) in Alexandroupolis, Greece to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 6,902 kilometers (4,289 miles / 3,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 15:24 in Alexandroupolis, it's 21:24 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 1,601 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Dimokritos Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) follows a heading of 303° (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 Dimokritos Airport (AXD) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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