CTU
Chengdu
China
5,516 km
3,427 miles
EBL
Arbil
Iraq
Distance
5,516 km
3,427 mi / 2,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU EBL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Erbil International Airport
IATA Code CTU EBL
ICAO Code ZUUU ORER
City Chengdu Arbil
Country China Iraq
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,341 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 36.240000, 43.960000

Chengdu (CTU) to Arbil (EBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Erbil International Airport (EBL) in Arbil, Iraq is 5,516 kilometers (3,427 miles / 2,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Iraq. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:58 in Chengdu, it's 23:58 in Arbil. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Arbil (EBL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). 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 Erbil International Airport (EBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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