CTU
Chengdu
China
3,208 km
1,993 miles
KHT
Khost
Afghanistan
Distance
3,208 km
1,993 mi / 1,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU KHT
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Khost Airport
IATA Code CTU KHT
ICAO Code ZUUU OAKS
City Chengdu Khost
Country China Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kabul
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,756 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 33.330000, 69.950000

Chengdu (CTU) to Khost (KHT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Khost Airport (KHT) in Khost, Afghanistan is 3,208 kilometers (1,993 miles / 1,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 01:22 in Chengdu, it's 21:52 in Khost. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,131 feet between the two airports. Khost Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Khost (KHT) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 86° (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 Khost Airport (KHT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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