CTU
Chengdu
China
7,826 km
4,863 miles
QAQ
L'Aquila
Italy
Distance
7,826 km
4,863 mi / 4,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
308°
northwest

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CTU QAQ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport L'Aquila / Preturo Airport
IATA Code CTU QAQ
ICAO Code ZUUU LIAP
City Chengdu L'Aquila
Country China Italy
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Rome
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,211 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 42.380000, 13.310000

Chengdu (CTU) to L'Aquila (QAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to L'Aquila / Preturo Airport (QAQ) in L'Aquila, Italy is 7,826 kilometers (4,863 miles / 4,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Italy. 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 09:46 in Chengdu, it's 02:46 in L'Aquila. 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 L'Aquila (QAQ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 66° (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 L'Aquila / Preturo Airport (QAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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