Distance From East Midlands Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, EMA - CTU Distance

The distance from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) is 5144 miles or 8279 kilometers or 4467 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Nottingham ( United Kingdom ) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nottingham and Chengdu (Shuangliu) takes around 11 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from East Midlands Airport, Nottingham, United Kingdom to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, Chengdu (Shuangliu), China is 11 hours 49 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • EMA - CTU

Kilometers		8279 km
Statute Miles		5144 miles
Nautical Miles		4467 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 49 minutes

East Midlands Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Flight Route Map - EMA to CTU Flight Path

Location of East Midlands Airport & Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Nottingham to Chengdu (Shuangliu) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Nottingham, United Kingdom and Chengdu (Shuangliu), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • EMA - CTU

Time difference between Nottingham (United Kingdom) and Chengdu (Shuangliu) (China) is 7 Hours.
Chengdu (Shuangliu) time is 7 Hours ahead of Nottingham.

Location	Local Time
Nottingham (United Kingdom)	2026-06-20, 04:57:22 BST
Chengdu (Shuangliu) (China)	2026-06-20, 11:57:22 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

East Midlands Airport (EMA / EGNX) Nottingham, United Kingdom

Destination

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU / ZUUU) Chengdu (Shuangliu), China