CTU
Chengdu
China
8,012 km
4,978 miles
ETZ
Metz / Nancy
France
Distance
8,012 km
4,978 mi / 4,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
317°
northwest

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CTU ETZ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport
IATA Code CTU ETZ
ICAO Code ZUUU LFJL
City Chengdu Metz / Nancy
Country China France
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Paris
Elevation 1,625 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 48.980000, 6.250000

Chengdu (CTU) to Metz / Nancy (ETZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) in Metz / Nancy, France is 8,012 kilometers (4,978 miles / 4,326 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 France. 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 02:15 in Chengdu, it's 19:15 in Metz / Nancy. 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 Metz / Nancy (ETZ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 64° (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 Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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