CTU
Chengdu
China
7,716 km
4,795 miles
ILH
Illesheim Air Base
Germany
Distance
7,716 km
4,795 mi / 4,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
316°
northwest

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CTU ILH
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Illesheim Air Base
IATA Code CTU ILH
ICAO Code ZUUU ETIK
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Germany
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Berlin
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,079 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 49.470000, 10.390000

Chengdu (CTU) to Illesheim Air Base (ILH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Illesheim Air Base (ILH) in Illesheim Air Base, Germany is 7,716 kilometers (4,795 miles / 4,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 01:48 in Chengdu, it's 18:48 in Illesheim Air Base. 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 Illesheim Air Base (ILH) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 67° (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 Illesheim Air Base (ILH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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