CTU
Chengdu
China
7,425 km
4,613 miles
DRS
Dresden
Germany
Distance
7,425 km
4,613 mi / 4,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
317°
northwest

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CTU DRS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Dresden Airport
IATA Code CTU DRS
ICAO Code ZUUU EDDC
City Chengdu Dresden
Country China Germany
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Berlin
Elevation 1,625 ft 755 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 51.130000, 13.770000

Chengdu (CTU) to Dresden (DRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Dresden Airport (DRS) in Dresden, Germany is 7,425 kilometers (4,613 miles / 4,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:03 in Chengdu, it's 17:03 in Dresden. 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 Dresden (DRS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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