CTU
Chengdu
China
2,981 km
1,852 miles
KUA
Kuantan
Malaysia
Distance
2,981 km
1,852 mi / 1,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
182°
south

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CTU KUA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kuantan Airport
IATA Code CTU KUA
ICAO Code ZUUU WMKD
City Chengdu Kuantan
Country China Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 1,625 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 3.780000, 103.210000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kuantan (KUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kuantan Airport (KUA) in Kuantan, Malaysia is 2,981 kilometers (1,852 miles / 1,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:47 in Chengdu, it's 02:47 in Kuantan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,567 feet between the two airports. Kuantan Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Kuantan (KUA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 1° (north). 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 Kuantan Airport (KUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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