CTU
Chengdu
China
8,621 km
5,357 miles
NTE
Nantes
France
Distance
8,621 km
5,357 mi / 4,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
318°
northwest

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CTU NTE
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Nantes Atlantique Airport
IATA Code CTU NTE
ICAO Code ZUUU LFRS
City Chengdu Nantes
Country China France
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Paris
Elevation 1,625 ft 90 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 47.150000, -1.610000

Chengdu (CTU) to Nantes (NTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) in Nantes, France is 8,621 kilometers (5,357 miles / 4,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 22:10 in Chengdu, it's 15:10 in Nantes. 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 1,535 feet between the two airports. Nantes Atlantique Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Nantes (NTE) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 58° (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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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