Flights London → Chengdu
LHR → CTU
How long is the flight from London to Chengdu?
The flight from London (LHR) to Chengdu (CTU) takes about 10h 48m. 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 London to Chengdu, operating with a Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Chengdu's airport serves over seventeen million passengers annually, highlighting the high volume of traffic and demand for this route.
The London (LHR) → Chengdu (CTU) route is operated by British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.7/100 (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 London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Chengdu: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Chengdu (CTU) heads north-east for about 8,304 km, a flight time of roughly 10h 48m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LHR-CTU
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LHR-CTU
The flight from London (LHR) to Chengdu (CTU) takes about 10h 48m. 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: British Airways.
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The London-Chengdu route is about 8,304 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £520, barring extraordinary circumstances.
