CTU
Chengdu
China
7,369 km
4,579 miles
GPA
Patras
Greece
Distance
7,369 km
4,579 mi / 3,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU GPA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Araxos Airport
IATA Code CTU GPA
ICAO Code ZUUU LGRX
City Chengdu Patras
Country China Greece
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Athens
Elevation 1,625 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 38.150000, 21.430000

Chengdu (CTU) to Patras (GPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Araxos Airport (GPA) in Patras, Greece is 7,369 kilometers (4,579 miles / 3,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Greece. 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 16:23 in Chengdu, it's 10:23 in Patras. 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 1,579 feet between the two airports. Araxos Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Patras (GPA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 69° (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 Araxos Airport (GPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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