CTU
Chengdu
China
4,964 km
3,085 miles
KUF
Samara
Russia
Distance
4,964 km
3,085 mi / 2,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
317°
northwest

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CTU KUF
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kurumoch International Airport
IATA Code CTU KUF
ICAO Code ZUUU UWWW
City Chengdu Samara
Country China Russia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Samara
Elevation 1,625 ft 477 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 53.500000, 50.160000

Chengdu (CTU) to Samara (KUF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kurumoch International Airport (KUF) in Samara, Russia is 4,964 kilometers (3,085 miles / 2,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Russia. 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 00:42 in Chengdu, it's 20:42 in Samara. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,148 feet between the two airports. Kurumoch International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Samara (KUF) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 99° (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 Kurumoch International Airport (KUF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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