CTU
Chengdu
China
3,941 km
2,449 miles
FAH
Farah
Afghanistan
Distance
3,941 km
2,449 mi / 2,128 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
284°
west northwest

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CTU FAH
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Farah Airport
IATA Code CTU FAH
ICAO Code ZUUU OAFR
City Chengdu Farah
Country China Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kabul
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,083 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 32.370000, 62.180000

Chengdu (CTU) to Farah (FAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Farah Airport (FAH) in Farah, Afghanistan is 3,941 kilometers (2,449 miles / 2,128 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:47 in Chengdu, it's 00:17 in Farah. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,458 feet between the two airports. Farah Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Farah (FAH) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Farah Airport (FAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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