CTU
Chengdu
China
3,154 km
1,960 miles
FBD
Faizabad
Afghanistan
Distance
3,154 km
1,960 mi / 1,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
292°
west northwest

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CTU FBD
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Faizabad Airport
IATA Code CTU FBD
ICAO Code ZUUU OAFZ
City Chengdu Faizabad
Country China Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kabul
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,872 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 37.120000, 70.520000

Chengdu (CTU) to Faizabad (FBD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Faizabad Airport (FBD) in Faizabad, Afghanistan is 3,154 kilometers (1,960 miles / 1,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 23:26 in Chengdu, it's 19:56 in Faizabad. 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 2,247 feet between the two airports. Faizabad Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Faizabad (FBD) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 93° (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 Faizabad Airport (FBD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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