Flights Frankfurt → Chengdu
FRA → CTU
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Chengdu?
The flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chengdu (CTU) takes about 10h 11m. 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 connects Frankfurt, a major European city, with Chengdu in China, utilizing an Airbus A330 aircraft. The destination airport sees over seventeen million passengers annually, underscoring its significance as a key travel hub.
The Frankfurt (FRA) → Chengdu (CTU) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.6/100 (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 Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Chengdu: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chengdu (CTU) heads north-east for about 7,813 km, a flight time of roughly 10h 11m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 74% | 21 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating FRA-CTU
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FRA-CTU
The flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chengdu (CTU) takes about 10h 11m. 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: Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Frankfurt-Chengdu route is about 7,813 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.
