CTU
Chengdu
China
5,362 km
3,332 miles
IIL
Ilam
Iran
Distance
5,362 km
3,332 mi / 2,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
289°
west northwest

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CTU IIL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Ilam Airport
IATA Code CTU IIL
ICAO Code ZUUU OICI
City Chengdu Ilam
Country China Iran
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Tehran
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,404 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 33.590000, 46.400000

Chengdu (CTU) to Ilam (IIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Ilam Airport (IIL) in Ilam, Iran is 5,362 kilometers (3,332 miles / 2,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 06:24 in Chengdu, it's 01:54 in Ilam. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,779 feet between the two airports. Ilam Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Ilam (IIL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 77° (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 Ilam Airport (IIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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