CTU
Chengdu
China
8,211 km
5,102 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
8,211 km
5,102 mi / 4,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU NCE
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code CTU NCE
ICAO Code ZUUU LFMN
City Chengdu Nice
Country China France
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Paris
Elevation 1,625 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 43.660000, 7.220000

Chengdu (CTU) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 8,211 kilometers (5,102 miles / 4,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 16:27 in Chengdu, it's 09:27 in Nice. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,613 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 63° (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 Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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