CTU
Chengdu
China
3,104 km
1,928 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
3,104 km
1,928 mi / 1,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
185°
south

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CTU KUL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code CTU KUL
ICAO Code ZUUU WMKK
City Chengdu Kuala Lumpur
Country China Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 1,625 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 2.750000, 101.710000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 3,104 kilometers (1,928 miles / 1,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

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 16:22 in Chengdu, it's 16:22 in Kuala Lumpur.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,556 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 4° (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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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