AKH
Prince Sultan Air Base
Saudi Arabia
5,560 km
3,455 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
5,560 km
3,455 mi / 3,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKH CTU
Airport Name Prince Sultan Air Base Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code AKH CTU
ICAO Code OEPS ZUUU
City N/A Chengdu
Country Saudi Arabia China
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,651 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 24.060000, 47.580000 30.580000, 103.950000

Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) in Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 5,560 kilometers (3,455 miles / 3,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Saudi Arabia with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:56 in Prince Sultan Air Base, it's 19:56 in Chengdu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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