CTU
Chengdu
China
8,264 km
5,135 miles
SKL
Broadford
United Kingdom
Distance
8,264 km
5,135 mi / 4,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU SKL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Skye Bridge Ashaig Airport
IATA Code CTU SKL
ICAO Code ZUUU XBRO
City Chengdu Broadford
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 1,625 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 57.250000, -5.830000

Chengdu (CTU) to Broadford (SKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Skye Bridge Ashaig Airport (SKL) in Broadford, United Kingdom is 8,264 kilometers (5,135 miles / 4,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 12:05 in Chengdu, it's 04:05 in Broadford. 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 1,625 feet between the two airports. Skye Bridge Ashaig Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Broadford (SKL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 57° (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 Skye Bridge Ashaig Airport (SKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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