CTU
Chengdu
China
2,918 km
1,813 miles
HEK
Heihe
China
Distance
2,918 km
1,813 mi / 1,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
35°
northeast

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CTU HEK
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Heihe Airport
IATA Code CTU HEK
ICAO Code ZUUU ZYHE
City Chengdu Heihe
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,625 ft 8,530 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 50.170000, 127.310000

Chengdu (CTU) to Heihe (HEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Heihe Airport (HEK) in Heihe, China is 2,918 kilometers (1,813 miles / 1,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 a domestic route within China. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 19:13 in Chengdu, it's 19:13 in Heihe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,905 feet between the two airports. Heihe Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Heihe (HEK) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 231° (southwest). 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 Heihe Airport (HEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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