CTU
Chengdu
China
4,473 km
2,779 miles
KER
Kerman
Iran
Distance
4,473 km
2,779 mi / 2,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
282°
west northwest

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CTU KER
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kerman Airport
IATA Code CTU KER
ICAO Code ZUUU OIKK
City Chengdu Kerman
Country China Iran
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Tehran
Elevation 1,625 ft 5,741 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 30.270000, 56.950000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kerman (KER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kerman Airport (KER) in Kerman, Iran is 4,473 kilometers (2,779 miles / 2,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 23:29 in Chengdu, it's 18:59 in Kerman. 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 4,116 feet between the two airports. Kerman 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 Kerman (KER) 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 Kerman Airport (KER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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