CTU
Chengdu
China
8,108 km
5,038 miles
QLS
Lausanne
Switzerland
Distance
8,108 km
5,038 mi / 4,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
314°
northwest

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CTU QLS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport
IATA Code CTU QLS
ICAO Code ZUUU LSGL
City Chengdu Lausanne
Country China Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Zurich
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,041 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 46.550000, 6.620000

Chengdu (CTU) to Lausanne (QLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport (QLS) in Lausanne, Switzerland is 8,108 kilometers (5,038 miles / 4,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Switzerland. 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 10:57 in Chengdu, it's 03:57 in Lausanne. 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 Lausanne (QLS) 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 Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport (QLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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