CTU
Chengdu
China
5,834 km
3,625 miles
ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,834 km
3,625 mi / 3,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
281°
west

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CTU ELQ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Gassim Airport
IATA Code CTU ELQ
ICAO Code ZUUU OEGS
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,126 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 26.300000, 43.770000

Chengdu (CTU) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia is 5,834 kilometers (3,625 miles / 3,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:26 in Chengdu, it's 21:26 in Gassim Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 70° (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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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