CTU
Chengdu
China
6,819 km
4,237 miles
JAM
Yambol
Bulgaria
Distance
6,819 km
4,237 mi / 3,682 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
305°
northwest

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CTU JAM
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Bezmer Air Base
IATA Code CTU JAM
ICAO Code ZUUU LBIA
City Chengdu Yambol
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,625 ft 509 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 42.450000, 26.350000

Chengdu (CTU) to Yambol (JAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Bezmer Air Base (JAM) in Yambol, Bulgaria is 6,819 kilometers (4,237 miles / 3,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 Bulgaria. 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 19:32 in Chengdu, it's 13:32 in Yambol. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,116 feet between the two airports. Bezmer Air Base sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Yambol (JAM) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 73° (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 Bezmer Air Base (JAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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