CTU
Chengdu
China
6,669 km
4,144 miles
ISL
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
6,669 km
4,144 mi / 3,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
303°
west northwest

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CTU ISL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Ataturk International Airport
IATA Code CTU ISL
ICAO Code ZUUU LTBA
City Chengdu Istanbul
Country China Turkey
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,625 ft 163 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 40.980000, 28.810000

Chengdu (CTU) to Istanbul (ISL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Ataturk International Airport (ISL) in Istanbul, Turkey is 6,669 kilometers (4,144 miles / 3,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:15 in Chengdu, it's 17:15 in Istanbul. 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 1,462 feet between the two airports. Ataturk International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (ISL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 74° (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 Ataturk International Airport (ISL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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