CTU
Chengdu
China
8,591 km
5,338 miles
NIT
Niort/Souche
France
Distance
8,591 km
5,338 mi / 4,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
317°
northwest

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CTU NIT
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Niort-Souche Airport
IATA Code CTU NIT
ICAO Code ZUUU LFBN
City Chengdu Niort/Souche
Country China France
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Paris
Elevation 1,625 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 46.310000, -0.400000

Chengdu (CTU) to Niort/Souche (NIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Niort-Souche Airport (NIT) in Niort/Souche, France is 8,591 kilometers (5,338 miles / 4,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 19:15 in Chengdu, it's 12:15 in Niort/Souche. 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 1,422 feet between the two airports. Niort-Souche Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Niort/Souche (NIT) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 59° (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 Niort-Souche Airport (NIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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