CTU
Chengdu
China
6,935 km
4,309 miles
SMI
Samos Island
Greece
Distance
6,935 km
4,309 mi / 3,744 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
299°
west northwest

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CTU SMI
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Samos Airport
IATA Code CTU SMI
ICAO Code ZUUU LGSM
City Chengdu Samos Island
Country China Greece
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Athens
Elevation 1,625 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 37.690000, 26.910000

Chengdu (CTU) to Samos Island (SMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Samos Airport (SMI) in Samos Island, Greece is 6,935 kilometers (4,309 miles / 3,744 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Greece. 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 02:26 in Chengdu, it's 20:26 in Samos Island. With a 6-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 1,606 feet between the two airports. Samos Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Samos Island (SMI) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 71° (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 Samos Airport (SMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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