CTU
Chengdu
China
6,495 km
4,036 miles
HEM
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
6,495 km
4,036 mi / 3,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
325°
northwest

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CTU HEM
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Helsinki Malmi Airport
IATA Code CTU HEM
ICAO Code ZUUU EFHF
City Chengdu Helsinki
Country China Finland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 1,625 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 60.250000, 25.040000

Chengdu (CTU) to Helsinki (HEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Helsinki Malmi Airport (HEM) in Helsinki, Finland is 6,495 kilometers (4,036 miles / 3,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Finland. 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 23:24 in Chengdu, it's 17:24 in Helsinki. 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 1,568 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Malmi Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEM) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Helsinki Malmi Airport (HEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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