CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
8,497 km
5,280 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
8,497 km
5,280 mi / 4,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
63°
east northeast

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CPH SQJ
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code CPH SQJ
ICAO Code EKCH ZSSM
City Copenhagen Sanming
Country Denmark China
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 17 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 26.430000, 117.840000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 8,497 kilometers (5,280 miles / 4,588 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 Denmark 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 16:00 in Copenhagen, it's 23:00 in Sanming. 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 Sanming (SQJ) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 326° (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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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