AMS to CTU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) is 7,944 km (4,936 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 10h 25m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (CTU to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Chengdu (Shuangliu)?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) is 7,944 km (4,936 mi, 4,289 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AMS to CTU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 10h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. CTU is roughly northeast of AMS.
How is the AMS to CTU route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-CTU in IATA codes and EHAM-ZUUU in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is CTU (ZUUU).
| AMS | CTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | ZUUU |
| Country | Netherlands | China |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 1,625 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #27 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; ZUUU starts with Z, the prefix for China and Mongolia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
CTU sits 1,636 ft (499 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to CTU
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: CZ.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Chengdu (Shuangliu)?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are 7,944 km (4,936 mi, 4,289 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to CTU?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and CTU takes about 10h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is CTU from AMS?
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) lies roughly northeast of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to CTU?
1 airline appear on the AMS-CTU route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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