CTU
Chengdu
China
8,744 km
5,434 miles
ORK
Cork
Ireland
Distance
8,744 km
5,434 mi / 4,722 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
324°
northwest

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CTU ORK
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Cork Airport
IATA Code CTU ORK
ICAO Code ZUUU EICK
City Chengdu Cork
Country China Ireland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Dublin
Elevation 1,625 ft 502 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 51.840000, -8.490000

Chengdu (CTU) to Cork (ORK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Cork Airport (ORK) in Cork, Ireland is 8,744 kilometers (5,434 miles / 4,722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Ireland. 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 09:10 in Chengdu, it's 01:10 in Cork. With a 8-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 1,123 feet between the two airports. Cork Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Cork (ORK) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 54° (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 Cork Airport (ORK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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