Flights Amsterdam → Chengdu
AMS → CTU
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Chengdu?
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Chengdu (CTU) takes about 10h 21m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route from Amsterdam to Chengdu connects two culturally rich cities, with Chengdu's airport serving over 17.8 million passengers annually. This high-volume traffic indicates significant demand for travel between Europe and China along this route.
The Amsterdam (AMS) → Chengdu (CTU) route is operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Chengdu the average ATFM delay is 4.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.
Heading to Chengdu: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Chengdu (CTU) heads north-east for about 7,944 km, a flight time of roughly 10h 21m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into Chengdu it is 4.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
Airlines operating AMS-CTU
Airports
Frequently asked questions about AMS-CTU
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Chengdu (CTU) takes about 10h 21m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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The Amsterdam-Chengdu route is about 7,944 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
