CTU
Chengdu
China
5,563 km
3,457 miles
CYX
Cherskiy
Russia
Distance
5,563 km
3,457 mi / 3,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
23°
north northeast

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CTU CYX
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Cherskiy Airport
IATA Code CTU CYX
ICAO Code ZUUU UESS
City Chengdu Cherskiy
Country China Russia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Srednekolymsk
Elevation 1,625 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 68.740000, 161.340000

Chengdu (CTU) to Cherskiy (CYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Cherskiy Airport (CYX) in Cherskiy, Russia is 5,563 kilometers (3,457 miles / 3,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 China with Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:04 in Chengdu, it's 08:04 in Cherskiy. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,605 feet between the two airports. Cherskiy Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Cherskiy (CYX) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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