CTU
Chengdu
China
8,044 km
4,998 miles
FAE
Vagar
FO
Distance
8,044 km
4,998 mi / 4,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
333°
north northwest

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CTU FAE
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Vagar Airport
IATA Code CTU FAE
ICAO Code ZUUU EKVG
City Chengdu Vagar
Country China FO
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Atlantic/Faroe
Elevation 1,625 ft 280 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 62.060000, -7.280000

Chengdu (CTU) to Vagar (FAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Vagar Airport (FAE) in Vagar, FO is 8,044 kilometers (4,998 miles / 4,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 FO. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:01 in Chengdu, it's 15:01 in Vagar. With a 8-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 1,345 feet between the two airports. Vagar Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Vagar (FAE) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 57° (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 Vagar Airport (FAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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