CIT
Shymkent
Kazakhstan
3,320 km
2,063 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
3,320 km
2,063 mi / 1,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
102°
east southeast

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CIT CTU
Airport Name Shymkent Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code CIT CTU
ICAO Code UAII ZUUU
City Shymkent Chengdu
Country Kazakhstan China
Timezone Asia/Almaty Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,387 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, 69.480000 30.580000, 103.950000

Shymkent (CIT) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shymkent Airport (CIT) in Shymkent, Kazakhstan to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 3,320 kilometers (2,063 miles / 1,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:12 in Shymkent, it's 05:12 in Chengdu. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Shymkent (CIT) follows a heading of 303° (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 Shymkent Airport (CIT) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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