CTU
Chengdu
China
5,851 km
3,636 miles
GDZ
Gelendzhik
Russia
Distance
5,851 km
3,636 mi / 3,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
305°
northwest

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CTU GDZ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Gelendzhik Airport
IATA Code CTU GDZ
ICAO Code ZUUU URKG
City Chengdu Gelendzhik
Country China Russia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Moscow
Elevation 1,625 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 44.580000, 38.010000

Chengdu (CTU) to Gelendzhik (GDZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Gelendzhik Airport (GDZ) in Gelendzhik, Russia is 5,851 kilometers (3,636 miles / 3,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:15 in Chengdu, it's 18:15 in Gelendzhik. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,527 feet between the two airports. Gelendzhik Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Gelendzhik (GDZ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 82° (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 Gelendzhik Airport (GDZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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