CTU
Chengdu
China
3,152 km
1,958 miles
JAA
Jalalabad Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
3,152 km
1,958 mi / 1,702 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
287°
west northwest

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CTU JAA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Jalalabad Airport
IATA Code CTU JAA
ICAO Code ZUUU OAJL
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kabul
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,814 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 34.400000, 70.500000

Chengdu (CTU) to Jalalabad Airport (JAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Jalalabad Airport (JAA) in Jalalabad Airport, Afghanistan is 3,152 kilometers (1,958 miles / 1,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 an international route connecting China with Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:19 in Chengdu, it's 17:49 in Jalalabad Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Jalalabad Airport (JAA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 88° (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 Jalalabad Airport (JAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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