CTU
Chengdu
China
8,075 km
5,018 miles
SIR
Sion
Switzerland
Distance
8,075 km
5,018 mi / 4,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
314°
northwest

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CTU SIR
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sion Airport
IATA Code CTU SIR
ICAO Code ZUUU LSGS
City Chengdu Sion
Country China Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Zurich
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,585 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 46.220000, 7.330000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sion (SIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sion Airport (SIR) in Sion, Switzerland is 8,075 kilometers (5,018 miles / 4,360 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 09:52 in Chengdu, it's 02:52 in Sion. 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 Sion (SIR) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 64° (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 Sion Airport (SIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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