CTU
Chengdu
China
3,425 km
2,128 miles
GAJ
Yamagata
Japan
Distance
3,425 km
2,128 mi / 1,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
65°
east northeast

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CTU GAJ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Yamagata Airport
IATA Code CTU GAJ
ICAO Code ZUUU RJSC
City Chengdu Yamagata
Country China Japan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,625 ft 353 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 38.410000, 140.370000

Chengdu (CTU) to Yamagata (GAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) in Yamagata, Japan is 3,425 kilometers (2,128 miles / 1,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:24 in Chengdu, it's 22:24 in Yamagata.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,272 feet between the two airports. Yamagata Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Yamagata (GAJ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 266° (west). 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 Yamagata Airport (GAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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