CTU
Chengdu
China
5,042 km
3,133 miles
GCH
Gachsaran Airport
Iran
Distance
5,042 km
3,133 mi / 2,722 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
284°
west northwest

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CTU GCH
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Gachsaran Airport
IATA Code CTU GCH
ICAO Code ZUUU OIAH
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Iran
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Tehran
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,414 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 30.340000, 50.830000

Chengdu (CTU) to Gachsaran Airport (GCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Gachsaran Airport (GCH) in Gachsaran Airport, Iran is 5,042 kilometers (3,133 miles / 2,722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:25 in Chengdu, it's 19:55 in Gachsaran Airport. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gachsaran Airport (GCH) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 76° (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 Gachsaran Airport (GCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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