ADU
Ardabil
Iran
5,088 km
3,161 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
5,088 km
3,161 mi / 2,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
82°
east

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ADU CTU
Airport Name Ardabil Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code ADU CTU
ICAO Code OITL ZUUU
City Ardabil Chengdu
Country Iran China
Timezone Asia/Tehran Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,315 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 38.330000, 48.420000 30.580000, 103.950000

Ardabil (ADU) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ardabil Airport (ADU) in Ardabil, Iran to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 5,088 kilometers (3,161 miles / 2,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Iran with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:13 in Ardabil, it's 21:43 in Chengdu. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,690 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits lower than Ardabil Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Ardabil (ADU) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ardabil Airport (ADU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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